Sleepless in Seattle (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, Sleepless in Seattle is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nora Ephron, running about 105 minutes. “What if someone you never met, someone you never saw, someone you never knew was the only someone for you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Sam Baldwin's wife dies, he is left to bring up his eight-year-old son Jonah alone, and decides to move to Seattle to make a new start. On Christmas Eve, Jonah rings a radio phone-in with his Christmas wish to find a new wife for his dad. Meanwhile in Baltimore, journalist Annie Reed, who is having doubts about her own relationship, is listening in.
Who’s in it. Sleepless in Seattle stars Tom Hanks as Sam Baldwin, Meg Ryan as Annie Reed, Ross Malinger as Jonah Baldwin and Rita Wilson as Suzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sleepless in Seattle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $227.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, TCM and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Sleepless in Seattle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepless in Seattle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepless in Seattle (1993)?
- In US, Sleepless in Seattle is available to stream on fuboTV, TCM and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Sleepless in Seattle worth watching?
- Sleepless in Seattle holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleepless in Seattle?
- Sleepless in Seattle stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, Rita Wilson and Victor Garber.