Sleepless in Seattle
“What if someone you never met, someone you never saw, someone you never knew was the only someone for you?”
Synopsis
After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?
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Top Cast
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Meg Ryan
Annie Reed
Tom Hanks
Sam Baldwin
Ross Malinger
Jonah Baldwin
Bill Pullman
Walter
Rosie O'Donnell
Becky
Barbara Garrick
Victoria
Rob Reiner
Jay
Gaby Hoffmann
Jessica
Rita Wilson
Suzy
Victor Garber
Greg
Tom Riis Farrell
Rob
Carey Lowell
Maggie Baldwin
Le Clanché du Rand
Barbara Reed
Kevin O'Morrison
Cliff Reed
David Hyde Pierce
Dennis Reed
Valerie Wright
Betsy Reed
Frances Conroy
Irene Reed
Tom Tammi
Harold Reed
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$227.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.85x
+$206.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nora Ephron
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Ward, Jeff Arch, Nora Ephron
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- Sleepless in Seattle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $227.8M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nora Ephron
David S. Ward, Jeff Arch, Nora Ephron, Ramsay McLean
Marc Shaiman
Sven Nykvist, Marty Oppenheimer, David Wagreich
Robert M. Reitano
Gary Foster, Lynda Obst, Patrick Crowley
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Reitano
Editor
David S. Ward
Screenplay
Jeffrey Townsend
Production Design
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Nora Ephron
Director
Jeff Arch
Screenplay
Gary Foster
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Nora Ephron
Screenplay
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Judy L. Ruskin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleepless in Seattle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleepless in Seattle about?
After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?
Who directed Sleepless in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle was directed by Nora Ephron.
Who stars in Sleepless in Seattle?
The principal cast of Sleepless in Seattle includes Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Ross Malinger, Bill Pullman, Rosie O'Donnell.
When was Sleepless in Seattle released and how long is it?
Sleepless in Seattle was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sleepless in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $227.8M at the worldwide box office (10.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sleepless in Seattle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleepless in Seattle was composed by Marc Shaiman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleepless in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).