The movie Sleepless in Seattle was released in 1993 and directed by Nora Ephron. It starred Tom Hanks as Sam Baldwin, a widower raising his son Jonah (played by Ross Malinger) alone after the death of his wife. Sam is still grieving and has little interest in finding a new partner until his son Jonah, overhears a radio talk show host, Dr. Marcia Fieldstone (played by Caroline Aaron), discussing the issue with a caller and subsequently goes on air to describe his father's loneliness and the need for him to find a new wife.
The radio show sparks a nationwide response from women who are interested in meeting Sam, and Annie Reed (played by Meg Ryan), a journalist from Baltimore, is intrigued by Sam's story and decides to write a feature article about him. Although Sam initially brushes off the idea, Jonah persuades him to take the trip to New York during Christmas in the hope of meeting Annie.
The movie follows the blossoming romance between Sam and Annie, who are initially unaware of each other's feelings until the very end. The film is famous for its iconic scenes, such as the two main characters meeting atop the Empire State Building, a nod to the classic romantic movie An Affair to Remember.
Sleepless in Seattle was a commercial success and one of the most popular romantic comedies of the 1990s. It was nominated for several awards, including two Academy Awards and won the Best Original Screenplay award from the Writers Guild of America. The film is now widely regarded as a modern classic and remains a fan favorite for its timeless story of hope and romance.