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When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Where When Harry Met Sally... says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
Twelve years of New York talk, and most of the places can be walked into today
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Scenes and places
Graduation day in Chicago
Fresh from graduation, Harry and Sally share a ride to New York and meet for the first time.
Set in University of Chicago — The campus where Harry and Sally graduate in 1977 and set off for New York. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Harper Quad, University of Chicago (Hyde Park · Harper Quad, Chicago, United States) — The campus scene was filmed on the real University of Chicago grounds, in Harper Quad. The coordinates are for the whole university. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The diner on the drive east
Harry and Sally stop at a diner on the drive. Sally orders her pie in great detail, and Harry asks about her last breakup.
Set in Roadside diner — A diner stop on the drive from Chicago to New York. Sally gives a very detailed pie order.
The arch at Washington Square
Sally drops Harry off at Washington Square, the arch framing the view.
Set in Washington Square Arch — Sally drops Harry off at the park where the arch frames the view. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Washington Square Park and Arch (Greenwich Village · Washington Square Park, New York, United States) — Sally drops Harry off in the park, with the Washington Square Arch behind. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The airport terminal
The airport scene is set up with a shot of the United terminal.
Set in JFK Airport, United terminal — An airport scene set up with an outside shot of the United terminal. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at United Airlines terminal, JFK Airport (Queens · JFK Airport, New York, United States) — The terminal exterior is the establishing shot for the airport scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Lunch at the Boathouse
Sally has lunch with her friends Marie and Alice.
Set in Central Park Boathouse — Sally has lunch with her friends at the lakeside restaurant in Central Park. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Loeb Boathouse, Central Park (Central Park · Loeb Boathouse, New York, United States) — Lunch with friends was filmed at the Central Park Boathouse. The coordinates come from one Wikipedia article. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Talking divorce at the stadium
Harry tells Jess about his divorce while sitting in a packed crowd.
Set in Giants Stadium — Harry tells his friend Jess about his pending divorce in the stands. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Built 1976, demolished 2010 for MetLife Stadium.
Filmed at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (New Jersey · Meadowlands, East Rutherford, United States) — Harry tells Jess about his divorce here. The stadium was demolished in 2010. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The bookstore on Broadway
Harry and Sally run into each other among the shelves.
Set in Bookstore (the original Shakespeare & Co.) — Harry and Sally run into each other among the shelves.
Harry's apartment after the split
Harry recounts his wife moving out with movers and her secret relationship; he admits he misses her.
Set in Harry's apartment — The top-floor apartment where Harry lives after his marriage ends. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Early 20th-century Greenwich Village building with giant arched top-floor windows.
Filmed at 57 E 11th Street (Greenwich Village · East 11th St, New York, United States) — Harry's apartment was the top floor of this Greenwich Village building. No coordinates were found. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Temple of Dendur
Harry and Sally visit the Temple of Dendur as their friendship grows.
Set in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Temple of Dendur gallery — Harry and Sally visit the Egyptian temple that sits inside the museum. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The temple was a 1965 gift to the U.S., shipped in 661 crates and opened to the public in 1978.
Filmed at Metropolitan Museum of Art, Temple of Dendur gallery (Upper East Side · Museum Mile, New York, United States) — Filmed in the Temple of Dendur gallery. The coordinates are for the museum, not the gallery. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The batting cages at Coney Island
Harry and Jess hit balls while Harry analyzes his relationship with Sally.
Set in Batting cages, Coney Island — Harry and Jess hit balls while Harry talks through his relationship with Sally. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Torn down in the early 2000s; Luna Park rides now occupy the site.
The deli table
Sally makes her famous point to Harry across the table, drawing the whole deli's attention.
Set in Katz's Delicatessen — The deli where Sally makes her famous point across the table. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The scene was shot over and over; Estelle Reiner, director Rob Reiner's mother, delivers the famous reply line.
Filmed at Katz's Delicatessen, 205 E. Houston Street (Lower East Side · East Houston St, New York, United States) — The famous deli scene was filmed here. A sign above the table marks the spot. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The double date
Harry, Sally, Jess and Marie have a double dinner; Sally takes charge of ordering.
Set in Cafe Luxembourg — Harry, Sally, Jess and Marie have a disastrous double date. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Opened 1983, still has checkered floor, white tile, red booths and rattan chairs.
Filmed at Cafe Luxembourg, 200 W 70th St (Upper West Side · West 70th St, New York, United States) — The double-date dinner was filmed here. No coordinates were found. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The housewarming gift
Harry and Sally shop for Jess and Marie's gift and find a battery-operated pith helmet and a singing machine.
Set in The Sharper Image (former store) — Harry and Sally shop for a gift for their friends. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The chain closed its stores in 2008; the storefront is now a Zegna shop.
Filmed at The Sharper Image, 4 West 57th Street (Midtown · West 57th St, New York, United States) — Gift shopping was filmed at the old Sharper Image store. No coordinates were found. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Jess and Marie's apartment
Sally talks about her breakup with Joe, and Marie nudges her toward dating again.
Set in Jess and Marie's apartment — The brownstone home of Harry's friend Jess and his partner Marie. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Late-19th-century brownstone in the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District.
Filmed at 32 West 89th Street (Upper West Side · West 89th St, New York, United States) — Jess and Marie's apartment was filmed at this brownstone. No coordinates were found. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The power walk in Central Park
Harry and Jess power-walk and discuss Harry's night with Sally.
Set in Bethesda Terrace — Harry and Jess power-walk through the park and talk about Harry's night with Sally. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Designed by Calvert Vaux; Jacob Wrey Mould added the ornate carvings.
Filmed at Bethesda Terrace, Central Park (Central Park · Bethesda Terrace, New York, United States) — Harry and Jess walk and talk on the terrace by the fountain. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The wedding in the Puck Building
Jess and Marie marry; Harry and Sally are awkward around each other.
Set in Puck Building — Jess and Marie's wedding, held in a seventh-floor ballroom. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Once headquarters of Puck Magazine; now houses an NYU school and an REI.
Filmed at Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street (NoLIta · Lafayette St, New York, United States) — The wedding was filmed in the Skylight Ballroom on the seventh floor. The same building was used for a second scene later in the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Plant Shed, W 96th Street, Upper West Side — Buying a Christmas tree Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Harry — A cynical New Yorker who says men and women cannot be just friends.
- Sally — An optimistic journalist who plans everything, including her pie order.
- Jess — Harry's best friend, who marries Marie.
- Marie — Sally's best friend, who marries Jess.