Sleepless in Seattle (1993) — Screenplay
A widowed father's young son calls a radio show to find him a new wife, sparking a nationwide search for love.
- Written by
- Nora Ephron, David S. Ward, Jeff Arch
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Length
- 120 pages
Study Ephron and Ward's dialogue-driven structure, a masterclass in romantic comedy where serendipity and timing drive character connection. The film's clever use of parallel editing and sustained voice-over builds an intimate, yearning tone that makes the central relationship feel inevitable despite minimal on-screen interaction.
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