Who directed the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally...?

Rob Reiner directed the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally...? The film was written by Nora Ephron and stars Billy Crystal as Harry Burns and Meg Ryan as Sally Albright. Its central question—whether men and women can remain platonic friends—drives the story across several years.

Reiner had already directed successful films including This Is Spinal Tap, The Sure Thing, and The Princess Bride. When Harry Met Sally...? became one of his best-known films and helped establish him as a major director of romantic comedy. Ephron drew inspiration from conversations and relationship observations, while Reiner’s own experiences influenced some elements of Harry’s character.

The film is also remembered for its New York locations, especially Katz’s Delicatessen, where Sally stages a memorable demonstration. The screenplay, performances, and sharply timed dialogue made it influential in the genre. A common mix-up is crediting Ephron as the director because she wrote the screenplay, but the director was Rob Reiner.