When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests When Harry Met Sally... is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. Two people meet in college, go their separate ways, and reunite over the years — arguing all the while about whether men and women can be friends. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. The R rating covers language and frank…

When Harry Met Sally... is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.

Two people meet in college, go their separate ways, and reunite over the years — arguing all the while about whether men and women can be friends. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. The R rating covers language and frank sexual discussion. One of the great American romantic comedies.

The restaurant orgasm scene — among cinema's most famous comedy sequences. Frank discussion of sex throughout.

There is no physical violence, gore, or physical conflict in the film. The story focuses entirely on verbal interactions and romantic relationships within a realistic New York setting. Any aggression is limited to mild verbal arguments and comedic…

The film contains frequent strong language, including multiple uses of the F-word used for emphasis during emotional conversations. Other profanities like 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and 'damn' occur throughout the dialogue. The R rating is largely due to this coarse…

There is no significant drug use or alcohol abuse depicted in the movie. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings such as restaurants or New Year's Eve parties where alcoholic beverages like wine or champagne are present. These instances are brief…

The film's central question — can men and women be friends? — is answered by the film itself through Harry and Sally's relationship. The talking heads interspersed throughout — real couples describing how they met — gives the film a documentary warmth.

When Harry Met Sally... runs 96 minutes, directed by Rob Reiner, released in 1989.

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