Official movie poster for Sleepless in Seattle (1993), a comedy drama film

Sleepless in Seattle(1993)

What if someone you never met, someone you never saw, someone you never knew was the only someone for you?

6.7(2,680)1h 45m1993-06-24
ComedyDramaRomance

Sleepless in Seattle Synopsis

After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nora Ephron, released on June 24, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Ross Malinger and Bill Pullman. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 2,680 ratings.

Director:
Nora Ephron
Writers:
David S. Ward, Jeff Arch, Nora Ephron
Producers:
Gary Foster
Cinematographer:
Sven Nykvist
Composer:
Marc Shaiman
Production:
TriStar Pictures
Budget:
$21,000,000
Revenue:
$227,799,884
Status:
Released

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Trailer

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Sleepless in Seattle Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sleepless in Seattle.

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Original Trailer [FHD]

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25th Anniversary

Teaser

Deleted Scene: Opening Presents

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Jonah And Sam Argue About Annie

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Annie's Secret Radio Listening

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Sam Tries To Sort Out His Love Life

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"I'm Having Fantasies About Some Man I've Never Even Met"

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Dear Sleepless In Seattle

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Sleepless in Seattle Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 2,680 ratings.

Filipe Manuel Neto

5/10

**Effective, functional and elegant, it has a script that I didn't like very much, and it has aged a little badly, but it remains an endearing film.** This is surely one of the most famous romantic comedies that came out during the 90's, and one of the films that helped to popularize Tom Hanks, showing the world that he could be a serious actor and do more interesting things besides comedy. The film begins with a…

Reviewed on December 10, 2022

r96sk

6/10

I can't say I had a fun time with <em>'Sleepless in Seattle'</em>. Post-watching, I was unsure how I felt about it. The whole set-up and how the story is portrayed is weird, the fact that the two characters in what supposed to be a romcom don't even properly meet until the final act is an odd choice, like don't get me wrong I can see it working but here it didn't for me... especially with one side giving stalker…

Reviewed on January 14, 2024

CinemaSerf

6/10

“It’s easier to get killed by a terrorist than to get married at over forty!” Maybe a bit of an overstatement, but it’s the sentiment here as recently widowed “Sam” (Tom Hanks) moves to Seattle with his son “Jonah” (Ross Malinger) to start again. Unable to shake off the effects of his grief, it falls to the young lad to galvanise his dad into meeting someone new, and so he arranges a late night radio catharsis…

Reviewed on June 21, 2025

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Sleepless in Seattle – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Sleepless in Seattle online?

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Sleepless in Seattle (1993) is available to stream on Netflix, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Sleepless in Seattle?

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The main cast of Sleepless in Seattle (1993) includes Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Ross Malinger, Bill Pullman and Rosie O'Donnell. The film was directed by Nora Ephron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Sleepless in Seattle released?

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Sleepless in Seattle was released on June 24, 1993 and runs for 1h 45m.

Is Sleepless in Seattle worth watching?

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Sleepless in Seattle (1993) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 2,680 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Sleepless in Seattle?

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Yes. The official Sleepless in Seattle trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.