Sleepless in Seattle (1993): After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah (Ross Malinger). When Jonah calls into a talk radio program to find a new wife for his father, Sam grudgingly gets on the line to discuss his feelings. Annie Reed (Meg Ryan), a reporter in Baltimore, hears Sam speak and falls for him, even though she is engaged. Unsure where it will lead, she writes Sam a letter asking him to meet her at the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day.
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Blu-ray/DVD
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Special Edition DVD: September 3, 2002  |
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10th Anniversary Edition DVD: October 7, 2003 |
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Definitive DVD Collection DVD: March 14, 2006 |
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Double Feature DVD: 2008 |
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Double Feature DVD: April 22, 2008 |
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Double Feature DVD: February 3, 2009 |
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Limited to 3000 Blu-ray: July 9, 2013 |
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Double Feature DVD: January 6, 2015 |
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25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray: January 6, 2015 |
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Columbia Classics Collection 4k Blu-ray: February 13, 2024 |
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4k Format (2 Disc) Blu-ray: TBA |
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Details & Storyline
- Taglines
- What if someone you never met, someone you never saw, someone you never knew was the only someone for you?
- Release Date06/25/1993
- Certificates
- Keywords
- 1993
- Bill Pullman
- David Hyde Pierce
- David S. Ward
- Delia Ephron
- Directed by Women
- Jeff Arch
- Meg Ryan
- Nora Ephron
- Oscar Nominated
- Rita Wilson
- Rob Reiner
- Rosie O'Donnell
- Ross Malinger
- Tom Hanks
- Tropes: Christmas
- Tropes: Disposable Lover
- Tropes: Grand Gesture
- Tropes: Holidays
- Tropes: Love Triangles
- Tropes: Racing for Love
- Tropes: Single Parents
- Tropes: Starting Over
- Victor Garber
- Budget$21,000,000
- Opening Weekend USA$17,253,733
- Gross USA$126,808,165
- Cumulative Worldwide Gross$227,927,165
- Filming Locations
- 1517 Pike Place, Seattle, Washington
- Filming Dates
- 07/13/1992 - 09/25/1992
- Production Companies
- Distributors
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Sound Mix
- Color
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Camera
- Lenses and Panaflex Camera by Panavision
- Negative Format
- 35mm
- Printed Film Format
- 35mm
- IMDb Rating6.8
- External Reviews
- User Reviews
- Trivia
- The scene between Tom Hanks and Victor Garber crying over the movie The Dirty Dozen (1967) was completely improvised during the take.
- Quotes
- Annie: Destiny is something we've invented because we can't stand the fact that everything that happens is accidental.
- Cameo
- Nora Ephron (Director): When Meg Ryan's character is in the kitchen in the middle of the night listening to the 'best of' radio callers, the caller 'Disappointed in Denver' is voiced by Ephron.
- References
An Affair to Remember (1957): Sleepless in Seattle is inspired by this film. It's also referenced and watched by Becky and Annie in the movie.
Seinfeld (1989): "Soup Nazi": A male journalist is speaking as Meg Ryan enters an office at her newspaper, saying, "...he's the meanest guy in the world, but he makes the best soup you've ever eaten."
Gunga Din (1939): Mentioned by Sam at the dinner.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Pride of the Yankees (1942): Walter quotes Lou Gehrig from this movie.
Casablanca (1942): The wife says "here's looking at you" also As Time Goes By is playing at the start.
Kismet (1955): Annie mentions it to Walter.
The Sand Pebbles (1966): Mentioned in conversation between Tom Hanks and Victor Garber when they were mocking women's conversation about the movie "An Affair to Remember".
The Dirty Dozen (1967): Greg says he cried at the end of this movie.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): Seen in video store.
The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series 1986–2011): "You'll have a lot to tell Oprah."
Fatal Attraction (1987): Sam says Annie could be a "crazy, sick lunatic" like in Fatal Attraction.
The Geraldo Rivera Show (TV Series 1987–1998): Sam tells Jonah that because Clarise it going to babysit, he'll "be able to see plenty of Geraldo."
Basic Instinct (1992)
- Featured in
On movie screen in theater.
Céline Dion & Clive Griffin: When I Fall in Love (Music Video 1993): Clips shown.
Carly Simon: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning (Music Video 1993): The music video features clips from the film.
Days of Our Lives Episode #1.7141 (TV Episode 1993): Mentioned by Bo.
Evening Shade Sleepless in Arkansas (TV Episode 1993): Title reference.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Sleepless in Bel-Air (TV Episode 1994): Title reference.
Home and Away Episode #1.1414 (TV Episode 1994) Sarah asks Tug if he will come with her to see this.
Home and Away Episode #1.1542 (TV Episode 1994): Shane rents this from Alf's store for Angel.
Wings Sleepless in Nantucket (TV Episode 1994): Title reference.
Northern Exposure Lovers and Madmen (TV Episode 1994): Mentioned by Ed.
Frasier Duke's, We Hardly Knew Ye (TV Episode 1994): One of the intertitle cards reads: Sleepless in Seattle (you knew we had to do it eventually).
Mad About You Legacy (TV Episode 1994): Paul mentions Sleepbelts in Seattle.
Married... with Children Sleepless in Chicago (TV Episode 1994): Title reference.
Friends The One with the Butt (TV Episode 1994): Estelle asks Joey if he has seen the film.
ER Blizzard (TV Episode 1994): Linda Farrell asks Carol Hathaway if she believes in a true love like in Sleepless in Seattle.
Newlyweds Sleepless in Northfields (TV Episode 1994): Title reference.
Melrose Place St. Valentine's Day Massacre (TV Episode 1995): Mentioned in dialogue.
Full House Dateless in San Francisco (TV Episode 1995): Title reference.
ER Sleepless in Chicago (TV Episode 1995): Title reference.
Baywatch A Little Help (TV Episode 1995): A passing refence made by C.J.
Hang Time Let's Get Ready to Rumble (TV Episode 1995): Sam wants to rent Sleepless in Seattle again and snuggle with Danny as they watch it.
Ned and Stacey Sleepless in Manhattan (TV Episode 1995): Title reference.
The Vicar of Dibley The Easter Bunny (TV Episode 1996): Geraldine suggests this film for the video club.
The Cable Guy (1996)
Coach Sleepless in Orlando (TV Episode 1996): Title reference.
Under Wraps (TV Movie 1997): One of the movies Marshall said Harold watched.
Sammy the Screenplay (Video 1997): The lead character Sammy the Screenplay is described as being like 'Sleepless in Seattle'.
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Two Guys, a Girl and a Guy (TV Episode 1998): Berg mentions the movie.
The Larry Sanders Show Pilots and Pens Lost (TV Episode 1998): Mentioned by Dave Chappelle.
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Two Guys, a Girl and a Chance Encounter (TV Episode 1998): Mr. Bauer retells the experiences of Tom Hanks's character as if he had lived them himself.
20 Dates (1998)
Popular Tonight's the Night (TV Episode 1999): Sam mentions the movie as Carmen's favorite.
Diagnosis Murder The Unluckiest Bachelor in L.A. (TV Episode 2000): Steve and Lily rent this.
Big Wolf on Campus Imaginary Fiend (TV Episode 2000): Lori does not want to watch any films starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan on her first date with Tommy.
Becker Panic on the 86th (TV Episode 2000): The Empire State Building tour guide tells her tour party that the building's observation deck has been immortalized in movies including Sleepless in Seattle.
Dharma & Greg Sleepless in San Francisco (TV Episode 2000): Title reference.
Norm Norm vs. Homelessness (TV Episode 2001): Mentioned in dialogue.
Men Behaving Badly Carpe Dino (TV Episode 2001): Title mentioned by Katie during a game of charades.
The Tick Couples (TV Episode 2001): Captain Liberty tells Batmanuel that she has rented Sleepless in Seattle.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Doublemeat Palace (TV Episode 2002): Buffy says, It's like Sleepless in Seattle (1993) if...if Meg and Tom were like, minced.
Kuutamolla (2002): The movie is mentioned.
Gilmore Girls I Can't Get Started (TV Episode 2002): Luke mentions the film.
Everwood The Price of Fame (TV Episode 2003): Mentioned in dialogue.
Malcolm in the Middle Reese's Party (TV Episode 2003): Malcolm rents Sleepless in Seattle.
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius Maximum Hugh/Sleepless in Retroville (TV Episode 2003): Title Reference.
Marci X (2003): Dr. S mentions watching this Meg Ryan film.
Miss Match Addicted to Love (TV Episode 2003): A movie that Rachel fall asleep to.
Only Fools and Horses Sleepless in Peckham...! (TV Episode 2003): Title reference.
NCIS The Good Samaritan (TV Episode 2004): Charlene rents this to watch with Gibbs.
Jersey Girl (2004): Video case is shown in a video store.
NCIS A Weak Link (TV Episode 2004): Abs says 'Are we gonna be watching Sleepless in Seattle on a rainy Sunday afternoon?'
LazyTown Sleepless in LazyTown (TV Episode 2004): Title reference.
Realms of Blood (Video 2004)
A Thing Called Love True Confessions (TV Episode 2004): Movie is mentioned during dialogue.
The Simpsons There's Something About Marrying (TV Episode 2005): Referenced in Marge's flashback.
Footballers' Wives Episode #4.2 (TV Episode 2005): Noah and Bethany mention the film.
Grey's Anatomy Much Too Much (TV Episode 2005): George references the film's title.
Casting a Spell: Making 'Bewitched' (Video 2005): Clips featured.
Gilmore Girls Friday Night's Alright for Fighting (TV Episode 2006): Logan jokes that if Rory cancels their date he will watch Sleepless in Seattle calling it 'An Affair to Remember with Rita Wilson.'
NCIS Head Case (TV Episode 2006): Tony mentions this in his list of voodoo movies - saying it wasn't a voodoo movie, but the first time he saw it, it scared the bejesus out of him.
Aída El imperio del sinsentido (TV Episode 2006): Chema tells Aída he's rented this film.
Kyle XY Sleepless in Seattle (TV Episode 2006): The title is a reference to the title of the movie.
The New Adventures of Old Christine Sleepless in Mar Vista (TV Episode 2007) Title reference.
The Other End of the Line (2007) Zia references Priya meeting her Tom-Richard-Harry-Hank soulmate guy.
Hey Paula Sleepless in New York (TV Episode 2007): Title reference.
Email to Bill Gates (TV Movie 2007): A DVD release of this movie is shown and the film itself is mentioned throughout the movie.
My Name Is Earl Early Release (TV Episode 2007): Acted out by Earl while playing Charades in solitary confinement.
Torchwood Declassified Sleepless in Cardiff (TV Episode 2008): Title reference.
The Secret of Loch Ness (TV Movie 2008): Mother Anna Bender: Your father ... can pare an apple, that the skin keeps entire - Son Tim Bender: That was in Sleepless in Seattle.
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (TV Movie 2008): Syphilis in Seattle.
30 Rock Señor Macho Solo (TV Episode 2009): Mentioned by Tracy.
Castle A Chill Goes Through Her Veins (TV Episode 2009): Castle mentions this movie and Tom Hanks in dialogue.
Aída Algas para recordar (TV Episode 2009): Title reference.
Drop Dead Diva The Chinese Wall (TV Episode 2009): Fred says that he found the film among Jane's DVD collection.
Accidentally on Purpose Memento (TV Episode 2009): Billie uses names of the main actors in the movie when trying to fake that she knows Zack's siblings names.
Barry Munday (2010): Meatless in Seattle> is in the stack of adult DVDs that Barry throws out.
How I Met Your Mother Zoo or False (TV Episode 2010): Ted builds a scale model of the Empire State Building and then reenacts the last scene from Sleepless in Seattle.
Hot in Cleveland Pilot (TV Episode 2010): Movie mentioned by the girls on the plane at the start of the show.
Revenge of the Bridesmaids (TV Movie 2010): Abigail mentions the movie by name.
Covert Affairs Fool in the Rain (TV Episode 2010): Mentioned by Danielle.
Aída Los (a)brazos rotos (TV Episode 2010): The film that Chema forgot to rent for Fidel.
Weeds Boomerang (TV Episode 2010): Sexless in Seattle.
Packed to the Rafters Spark of Life (TV Episode 2010): Julie mentioned the movie, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
Good Luck Charlie Sleepless in Denver (TV Episode 2010): Title reference.
Flirting with Danger (2012): Clips shown.
Midway to Heaven (2011): Ned and Carol rent Sleepless in Seattle.
Mad Love Fireworks (TV Episode 2011): Larry refers to Kate as Meg Ryan, after Ben and her met at the top of the Empire State Building.
How I Met Your Mother Desperation Day (TV Episode 2011): This movie was supposed to be Marshall and Lily's first video date.
Hot in Cleveland The Emmy Show (TV Episode 2011): Austin's story about his father is said to be just like Sleepless in Seattle.
Exes & Ohs Sleepless in Seattle (TV Episode 2011): Title reference.
Blue Bloods Innocence (TV Episode 2011): Mentioned by Danny.
Pair of Kings Sleepless in the Castle (TV Episode 2011): Title reference.
NCIS: Los Angeles Honor (TV Episode 2011): Deeks calls Kensi Sleepless in Seattle after Connor and Makeo reunite.
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011): References by Simon Pegg.
Phineas and Ferb Meapless in Seattle (TV Episode 2012): Title reference.
Schlaflos in Schwabing (TV Movie 2012): Title reference.
The Mindy Project Hiring and Firing (TV Episode 2012): Mindy says it's her favorite movie.
The Mindy Project In the Club (TV Episode 2012): Amar'e Stoudemire says it's his favorite Tom Hanks romantic comedy.
Go On Back, Back, Back... It's Gone! (TV Episode 2012): Anne mentions the 'Sleepless in Seattle'-effect of widowers.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Sleepless in Ponyville (TV Episode 2012): Title reference.
Shake It Up Home Alone It Up (TV Episode 2012): Ty inadvertently reveals he's a fan of the movie.
General Hospital Episode #1.12714 (TV Episode 2012): Mentioned in dialogue.
Neighbours Episode #1.6618 (TV Episode 2013): Georgia says she fell asleep watching this.
American Dad! The Boring Identity (TV Episode 2013): Mentioned by Francine.
Hot in Cleveland All My Exes (TV Episode 2013): Melanie says Andy likes to watch this movie.
O Negócio Reposicionamento (TV Episode 2013): Mentioned in dialogue.
Terms and Conditions May Apply (2013): A clip is shown.
Drop Dead Diva One Shot (TV Episode 2013): Paul tells Owen that Jane and Stacy love to watch the same romantic comedies, like Sleepless in Seattle.
A Swinging Single Episode #1.10 (TV Episode 2013): The characters mention Sleepless In Seattle and have a related merchandise.
The Simpsons White Christmas Blues (TV Episode 2013): Sleetless in Seattle graphic during Kent Brockman's report.
The Middle Sleepless in Orson (TV Episode 2014): Title reference.
Land Ho! (2014): Title is referenced.
Lost Girl Waves (TV Episode 2014): Kenzi says Legless in Pool-attle to describe Diana's situation.
Modern Family Message Received (TV Episode 2014): Mentioned in dialogue.
Anime Abandon Lily C.A.T. (TV Episode 2014): Title drop.
Old Fashioned (2014):Amber says that she loves the film.
Hindsight I Never... (TV Episode 2015): A couple at the video store asks for Sleepless in Seattle.
Man Seeking Woman Traib (TV Episode 2015): Mentioned in dialogue.
Being Mary Jane Sleepless in Atlanta (TV Episode 2015): Title reference.
Young & Hungry Young & Pretty Woman (TV Episode 2015): Mentioned by Josh.
Suits Toe to Toe (TV Episode 2015): Mike asks Harvey to come over to watch the film together.
Kendra on Top Hankless in Seattle (TV Episode 2015): Title reference.
Letters to Santa 2 (2015): Title is referenced.
Amityville: No Escape (2016): Lina wears a Sleepless in Seattle nightshirt.
Double Date Night Episode #1.2 (TV Episode 2016): Mentioned during a game of charades.
The Matchbreaker (2016): Mentioned in dialogue.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Monster in the Closet (TV Episode 2016): Mentioned in dialogue.
The Cinema Snob Dear Santa (TV Episode 2016): "...and also a copy of Sleepless in Seattle, but it's only slightly less creepy."
Heartland Sound of Silence (TV Episode 2017): Mentioned by Ty.
iZombie Eat a Knievel (TV Episode 2017): Chapter title 'Sleepless in Seattle'.
Good Witch Somewhat Surprising (TV Episode 2017): The film is mentioned.
The New Romantic (2018): Blake mentions it as one of Nora Ephron's movies.
iZombie Brainless in Seattle, Part 1 (TV Episode 2018): Title reference.
iZombie Brainless in Seattle, Part 2 (TV Episode 2018): Title reference.
You Me Her Dickless in Seattle (TV Episode 2018): Title reference.
Dude (2018): 'Treeless in Seattle' line in dialogue.
Life Sentence Sleepless Near Seattle (TV Episode 2018): Title reference.
Love Possibly (2018): Mentioned by Alex (he has the DVD) several times, as this is his favorite movie.
Santa's Boots (TV Movie 2018): Mentioned by Holly.
Maybe a Love Story (2018): Virgílio is watching the movie in his apartment.
Nobody's Fool (2018): Danica and Frank watch the movie at a drive-in.
Loving Lyfe Valentine's Day (TV Episode 2019): Chab says 'That's like Sleepless in Seattle.'
Fresh Off the Boat Cupid's Crossbow (TV Episode 2019): Louis says 'You stood up and booed at the end of Sleepless in Seattle.'
American Dad! The Legend of Old Ulysses (TV Episode 2019): Some scenes are re-enacted and Rosie O'Donnell's character from this movie appears.
Show Offs Never Happy Again (TV Episode 2019): Referenced as an example of a rom-com.
The Husband (2019): Tracy says she is from the Sleepless in Seattle Generation.
Dr. Pimple Popper Sleepless in Steatocystoma (TV Episode 2019): Title reference.
BoJack Horseman A Quick One, While He's Away (TV Episode 2019): Hollyhock thinks a big ape went up the Empire State Building in this movie.
The Resident Peking Duck Day (TV Episode 2019): One of the movie choices that Conrad and Nic must choose from.
Silicon Valley Exit Event (TV Episode 2019): The newscaster says the rat invasion has caused people to be literally sleepless in Seattle.
Sick of It The End (TV Episode 2020): Karl and Ruby have a conversation about which film the Empire State Building reminds them of.
Show Offs Dumpster Diving for Love (TV Episode 2020): Referenced by Trent as an example of a rom-com.
Bob's Burgers Local She-ro (TV Episode 2020): Bob says Louise is trying to "Sleepless in Seattle" Teddy by making him sound pathetic.
Paatal Lok Sleepless in Seelampur (TV Episode 2020): Title reference.
The Great North Pride & Prejudance Adventure (TV Episode 2021): Judy says she is smoochless in Seattle.
Ted Lasso Rainbow (TV Episode 2021): Roy tries with difficulty to get to the stadium and is stopped by security, like Meg Ryan trying to get to the Empire State Building in this film.
Pam & Tommy I Love You, Tommy (TV Episode 2022): Pamela lists her favorite movies.
The Simpsons When Nelson Met Lisa (TV Episode 2022): The clothing shop Sleeveless in Seattle is a reference.
Ted Lasso Mom City (TV Episode 2023): Mentioned by Ted.
Wild Cards The Accountant of Monte Cristo (TV Episode 2024): Max mentions the movie.
That '90s Show Hold My Hand (TV Episode 2024):Movie is mentioned.
- Spoofs
Date Movie (2006): They name the movie in the article saying they should meet at the top of the Empire State Building, but because it's too far they decide to meet on her rooftop.
Family Guy Love Story Guy (TV Episode 2023); Peter's love story is a parody of various Meg Ryan rom-coms, including Sleepless in Seattle.
