6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
You've Got Mail (1998)
You've Got Mail (1998)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is primarily an apolitical romantic comedy focused on individual connection and personal growth. While it explores the conflict between small independent businesses and large corporations, it ultimately resolves through individual adaptation and romance, rather than advocating for a specific political or economic ideology.
This romantic comedy from 1998 features a traditional cast and narrative, typical of its era. The film does not incorporate explicit diversity in its casting choices nor does its storyline engage with or critique traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
You've Got Mail is a romantic comedy focused on a heterosexual couple's evolving relationship. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character development, leading to no direct portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
The film "You've Got Mail" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story is a romantic comedy centered on the relationship between Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox, with no elements that depict or allude to transgender experiences or identities. Therefore, the net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of 'Parfumerie' and 'The Shop Around the Corner.' All major characters in 'You've Got Mail' maintain the same gender as their counterparts in the original source material. No established characters were portrayed with a different gender.
The film 'You've Got Mail' is a remake of 'The Shop Around the Corner,' which featured white characters. The main characters in 'You've Got Mail' are also portrayed by white actors, consistent with the source material. No established characters were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.9
5.8
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meg Ryan | Kathleen Kelly | Female | White |  United States |
Tom Hanks | Joe Fox | Male | White | United States |
Greg Kinnear | Frank Navasky | Male | White | United States |
Parker Posey | Patricia Eden | Female | White | United States |
Dave Chappelle | Kevin Jackson | Male | Black | United States |
Steve Zahn | George Pappas | Male | White | United States |
Dabney Coleman | Nelson Fox | Male | White | United States |
Dianne Dreyer | Shopper | Female | Unknown | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
63%
38%
Race
White
75%
Black
13%
Unknown
13%
Nationalities
United States
100%
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