Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life.|Feb. 26, 1998|United States|119 Min.|TV-G
Genre: Comedy;Romance
Description: “You’ve Got Mail” (1998) is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox. Kathleen, who owns a small independent bookstore called The Shop Around The Corner, is in a relationship with Frank Navasky, a left-wing newspaper writer. She frequently communicates online using the screen name “Shopgirl” and starts an anonymous email exchange with “NY152,” later revealed to be Joe Fox. Joe is part of the Fox family, which operates a chain of large bookstores called Fox Books.
Kathleen and Joe often cross paths in Manhattan’s Upper West Side without realizing their online connection. Joe visits Kathleen’s store with his young relatives, concealing his true identity. Their paths cross again at a publishing event, where Kathleen discovers Joe’s real identity and accuses him of deceit. Meanwhile, their online relationship grows deeper.
When “Shopgirl” and “NY152” finally plan to meet, Joe realizes Kathleen is his online correspondent but keeps his identity hidden, leading to further tension. Later, “NY152” apologizes and vows to explain why he didn’t reveal himself. The film explores themes of love, identity, and the clash between small businesses and corporate chains.
Cast director: Nora Ephron
Cast actor: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton, Steve Zahn, Heather Burns, Dave Chappelle, Dabney Coleman, John Randolph
Original name: You’ve Got Mail