You've Got Mail (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, You've Got Mail is a comedy and romance film directed by Nora Ephron, running about 119 minutes. “Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. You've Got Mail stars Tom Hanks as Joe Fox, Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly, Greg Kinnear as Frank Navasky and Parker Posey as Patricia Eden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, You've Got Mail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $250.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You've Got Mail page.
If you liked it. Fans of You've Got Mail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You've Got Mail (1998)?
- In US, You've Got Mail is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is You've Got Mail worth watching?
- You've Got Mail holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You've Got Mail?
- You've Got Mail stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey and Jean Stapleton.
- When was You've Got Mail released?
- You've Got Mail was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.