You've Got Mail
Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life.
1998 • 119 min • Comedy · Romance
Synopsis
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 67 Audience · 3697 · 100%
Two rival booksellers, unaware of each other's real identity, fall in love anonymously online. When their business conflict intensifies in person, they must navigate their complex feelings, especially as their online connection deepens. It’s a charming story about finding love in unexpected places.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Some adult relationship themes
- Mild alcohol consumption
- Discussion of business rivalry
What it models well
- Honesty and truthfulness
- Empathy and understanding
- Finding common ground
- New beginnings
Talk about it after
- The impact of online anonymity
- Ethical business practices
- Defining personal happiness
- The courage to take a chance
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Top billed cast
Director: Nora Ephron • Crew: Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
Trailers & clips
Kathleen Realizes She's Been Emailing Joe
Joe Brings A Sick Kathleen Flowers
Kathleen & Joe's Coffee Shop Encounter
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YOU'VE GOT MAIL (1998) - Official Movie Trailer
"Encounter"
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (3,697)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $65,000,000
- Box office
- $250,800,000
- IMDb
- tt0128853
- Official site
- youvegotmail.warnerbros.com
