When Harry Met Sally... (M) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM

When Harry Met Sally... (M, 1989) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth

When a man and woman meet during a cross-country drive from Chicago to New York, they engage in a philosophical debate about whether men and women can truly be friends without romance complicating things. Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) is cynical and believes such platonic friendships are impossible, while Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) insists that genuine friendship between genders can exist. Over the next twelve years, their friendship develops through chance encounters and late-night phone calls, becoming increasingly intimate despite their insistence that nothing romantic will ever happen between them. As both Harry and Sally navigate failed relationships and romantic entanglements with others, they gradually realize that their deep emotional connection and profound compatibility might mean something more than friendship.

Director Rob Reiner crafts one of cinema's definitive romantic comedies with this 1989 classic that celebrates friendship as the foundation for love. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan have extraordinary chemistry, their rapid-fire dialogue establishing characters who are smart, funny, and genuinely appealing. The film's examination of gender dynamics and communication styles remains astute and relevant, while the famous deli scene—where Sally famously fakes an orgasm—has become iconic. The supporting cast, including Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby as a married couple providing comic relief, adds depth to the film's exploration of relationships. Harry Connick Jr.'s romantic score perfectly complements Rob Reiner's warm, character-focused direction. The film proves that love stories don't require grand gestures or contrived coincidences—sometimes the greatest love stories develop slowly between people who've known each other all along.

Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise

When: Saturday, August 1st at 4:30PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: M (Occasional coarse language/sexual allusions)