Feb 14 2024

Sleepless in Seattle

(1993)

Today, on Valentine's Day, a couple meets for the first time atop the Empire State Building.

Synopsis

Sleepless in Seattle follows the story of widower Sam Baldwin (portrayed by Tom Hanks) and his son Jonah (portrayed by Ross Malinger), who, on Christmas Eve, pour their hearts out on a national radio talk show. Sam's heartfelt message touches the hearts of countless listeners, including journalist Annie Reed (portrayed by Meg Ryan), who becomes obsessed with finding Sam, leading to a romantic and heartwarming journey across the country.

Why Today?

February 14th is Valentine's Day, and marks when Sam and Annie meet in Sleepless in Seattle.

Directed and co-written by Nora Ephron, the film solidified her reputation as a master of romantic comedies and left her mark on the genre, being placed on both AFI's Top 10 Romantic Comedies list and AFI's 100 Years…100 Passions list of greatest love stories.