7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of love, friendship, and personal emotional growth is fundamentally apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences and individual journeys rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main and supporting cast, reflecting common practices for mainstream romantic comedies of its time. The narrative centers on heterosexual, white characters without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays its Jewish characters, Harry and Sally, with warmth, humor, and depth, integrating their cultural and religious background into their identities and relationship dynamics. References to Jewish holidays and family expectations are presented affectionately, contributing to their relatable neuroses and charm without resorting to negative stereotypes.
The film 'When Harry Met Sally...' is a romantic comedy centered entirely on the evolving relationship between a man and a woman. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, thus having no direct portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
The film "When Harry Met Sally..." is a romantic comedy primarily focused on the evolving relationship between its two heterosexual protagonists. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against for any character. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
When Harry Met Sally... is an original film with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation from which characters' races were established differently, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.6
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