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You've Got Mail (1999)

English · Comedy / Romance · 119 min · G
★ 6.7 Solid 3,769 ratings
Released 11 Feb 1999
Page updated 5 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences like it.

Audience★ 6.7 from 3,769 ratings on TMDB
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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You've Got Mail is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.

What the audience says

You've Got Mail is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 3,769 ratings, right around average territory.

Should you spend 1h 59m on it?

1h 59m of English comedy, leaning romance, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.

Why
6.7/10 from 3,769 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
you're in the mood for something with weight
Best for
An evening with the household together

Story

Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.

Good to know

Runtime1h 59m
Watch with family?G · Yes — family friendly
GenreComedy / Romance
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Nora Ephron

Cast

Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan
Kathleen Kelly
Tom Hanks
Joe Fox
Greg Kinnear
Greg Kinnear
Frank Navasky
Parker Posey
Parker Posey
Patricia Eden
Heather Burns
Heather Burns
Christina Plutzker
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Kevin Jackson

Where to watch in Japan

Amazon Prime VideoU-NEXTHBO Max on U-Next

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesFOD

Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is You've Got Mail worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 6.7/10 on audience ratings. 1h 59m of English comedy, leaning romance, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Where can I watch You've Got Mail?
You can stream You've Got Mail in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
When is You've Got Mail coming to streaming?
You've Got Mail is already streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
Is You've Got Mail family friendly?
You've Got Mail is rated G, suitable for family viewing.
What language is You've Got Mail in?
You've Got Mail is an English film (Comedy / Romance).
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