Rob Reiner’s When Harry Met Sally Finds Success on Streaming 37 Years Later

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I recently rediscovered a classic movie directed by the amazing Rob Reiner – you probably know him from films like Stand By Me and This Is Spinal Tap. It’s When Harry Met Sally…, and it’s been all over streaming lately! Released in 1989, it’s just one of those perfect romantic comedies, and the script by Nora Ephron (who even got an Oscar nomination for it!) is brilliant. It really holds up, and I can see why it’s still so popular.

As of January 3, 2026, When Harry Met Sally, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, is the third most-streamed movie on HBO Max in the U.S., according to data from FlixPatrol. The film follows Harry and Sally, played by Crystal and Ryan, as their relationship develops after they first meet while traveling to New York City together.

The movie follows two people who become close friends, leading them to wonder if men and women can truly be just friends. Released in 1989, When Harry Met Sally was a commercial success, earning over $93 million on a $16 million budget. It’s become a beloved classic of the romantic comedy genre and currently holds an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Viewers overwhelmingly love When Harry Met Sally, giving it an 89% rating based on over 250,000 reviews. It’s also considered a classic of the 1980s, ranking as the third best film from that decade. The American Film Institute even listed it as one of the greatest American romantic comedies, placing it at number six.

Rob Reiner’s Films are Finding Success Following His Death

As a big movie fan, I’ve noticed a lot of people revisiting Rob Reiner’s films since he passed away, and it makes perfect sense that When Harry Met Sally is getting a boost on HBO Max. It’s such a classic! Plus, a portion of the movie is set during New Year’s Eve, which feels especially poignant right now. I heard he passed away in his Brentwood home on December 14th, 2025, which is incredibly sad.

The day after Rob and Michele Reiner were discovered, their son, Nick Reiner, was identified as a suspect in their deaths. On December 16, 2025, he was formally charged with two counts of murder. The following day, Nick and his sister, Romy Reiner, released a statement expressing their grief. It read, “We are beyond devastated by the loss of our parents, Rob and Michele. They were not only our parents but also our closest friends, and this is a pain no one should ever endure.”

As a lifelong movie fan, I was really moved by the statement from the Reiner kids after their parents passed. They said they were so thankful for all the support, not just from people they knew, but from everyone. They ended by asking for a little privacy during this tough time, and asked people to be kind and remember their parents for all the amazing things they did and the love they shared. It was a really classy message, honestly.

On December 17, 2025, details emerged regarding the deaths of the director and his wife. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined they died from multiple stab wounds. Nick Reiner has been charged with first-degree murder, and if convicted, could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty, according to Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

When Harry Met Sally is streaming on HBO Max.

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2026-01-03 20:36