Comedy,Romance
United States of America
You've Got Mail is a romantic comedy film released in 1998, directed by Nora Ephron and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The movie is a modern adaptation of the 1940 film The Shop Around the Corner, which was also based on a play by Miklós László.
Joe Fox, played by Tom Hanks, is the owner of Fox Books, a chain of mega-bookstores that is threatening to put smaller independent bookstores out of business. Kathleen Kelly, played by Meg Ryan, is the owner of The Shop Around the Corner, a small independent bookstore in New York City that has been in her family for generations.
Joe and Kathleen initially meet in an online chat room and begin an anonymous email romance, without realizing that they are also fierce business rivals. Meanwhile, Joe's company is planning to open a new Fox Books superstore in the same neighborhood as Kathleen's store.
As Joe and Kathleen get to know each other through their online correspondence, they also develop a connection in the real world, but their romantic journey is complicated by their professional relationship. Eventually, the truth about their identities is revealed, and they must confront the reality of their differences.
Despite their conflicting interests, Joe and Kathleen navigate their relationship and resolve their differences in a heartwarming and satisfying conclusion. You've Got Mail is a charming romantic comedy that explores the complex dynamics of modern love and the enduring appeal of independent bookstores.
