You've Got Mail

1998 PG 1h 59m DVD

You've Got Mail

1998 PG 1h 59m DVD
  • Overview
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In this valentine to modern romance, book superstore magnate Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet -- both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business. Director Nora Ephron's Golden Globe-nominated romantic comedy puts romance on the ropes -- and forces two people to make tough decisions about life, love and livelihood.
Cast
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Dave Chappelle, Jane Adams, Dabney Coleman, Steve Zahn, Reiko Aylesworth, Michael Badalucco, Jean Stapleton, Heather Burns, Elwood Edwards, Kate Finneran, Hallie Hirsh, John Randolph, Katie Sogona, Howard Spiegel, Hallee Hirsh, Jeffrey Scaperrotta, Cara Seymour, Katie Finneran
Director
Nora Ephron
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Subtitles
French, English
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 10+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 10+
age 10+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this 1998 romantic comedy may seem old-fashioned to teen viewers, especially given the technology -- dial-up Internet access and AOL chat rooms -- at the heart of its plot. But they'll likely find it entertaining, too, and still relatable. There's a chain-stores-versus-independent-stores debate that may give young viewers pause (but would surely be informative). Plus, expect some discussions about infidelity and cybersex.

Sexual Content

Some references to a man dating women way younger than him; two characters email each other and chat online and acquainted without their respective partners knowing; and there's a passionate embrace and kiss in the end. Discussions of infidelity and cybersex.

Violence

Not applicable

Language

Infrequent use of "ass" and "hell."

Social Behavior

Romantic but confusing: Woman falls in love with the very man who helped destroy her family bookstore -- so perhaps the message is, love conquers all? Messages about corporate power over mom-and-pop business.

Consumerism

Prominent logos for Starbucks, Baby Gap, America Online (and the tell-tale sound of its dial-up service), Zabar's, VISA, etc.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Social drinking, primarily wine, at events and restaurants.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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