Watch the Best Nora Ephron Movies of All Time
Here's how to watch all 14 of Nora Ephron's iconic movies.
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Watching Nora Ephron movies feels like hanging out with your best friend: It's familiar, comforting, and any sad moments are always punctuated with laughter. The writer, journalist, and filmmaker behind the best Nora Ephron movies and books sadly passed away in 2012, but her impressive collection of work will live on forever.
While Nora was widely known for her literary accomplishments, she's responsible for some of the entertainment industry's most iconic films. Beloved movies like When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, and Sleepless in Seattle can always be found on lists of the best romantic comedies of all time. Of course, not every Nora Ephron movie was a hit—but even less successful films like Bewitched and Lucky Numbers boast a special kind of charm.
As a whole, these films have brought us some of the best movie quotes and love quotes in pop culture history. ("When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." 😍) They often feature many of the same actors and actresses (we're looking at you, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks), but somehow, the characters don't feel stale. These films are worth watching over and over again, and the most memorable scenes never get old. And if you've only seen the most famous Nora Ephron movies—well, then you've got some work to do!
The quirky friendship between Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) spanned more than a decade before finally becoming something more. We'll never forget that New Year's Eve kiss!
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are arguably the most iconic rom-com couple of all time. Watch the movie that started it all and you'll understand why!
Tom and Meg come back together to play two new characters, this time falling in love via email correspondence.
Based on her novel by the same name, Nora Ephron's Heartburn is loosely based on her own failed marriage. It tells the story of a successful New York food critic (Meryl Streep) who gives up her career to be with a D.C. newspaper columnist (Jack Nicholson).
A fallen movie star (Will Ferrel) joins the cast of the movie version of the popular 1960s sitcom Bewitched, only to discover that his new co-star (Nicole Kidman) really *is* a witch.
A former mobster (Steve Martin) joins the witness protection program and moves to the suburbs, but quickly realizes how difficult it is to let go of his old ways.
A television weatherman (John Travolta) and his girlfriend (Lisa Kudrow) plot to rig the lottery in this laugh-out-loud comedy that's perfectly cheesy.
Meryl Streep stars as Julia Child in this beloved rom-com about a disillusioned New Yorker (Amy Adams) that's intertwined with the real-life story of how Julia mastered French cuisine.
This '90s Christmas movie starring Steve Martin is a cult-favorite for its goofy, slapstick comedy and unrealistic plot line.
A cigarette-smoking angel named Michael (John Travolta) is sent to earth to help bring two lovers together (Andie MacDowell and William Hurt) in this charming fantasy romance.
An unassuming sales girl (Julie Kavner) becomes an overnight comic sensation in this sweet and quirky dramedy.
When an all-girls school in the '60s is set to merge with an all-boys academy, four best friends take matters into their own hands to keep things status quo.
By far the grittiest of Nora Ephron's movies, Cookie follows the illegal misadventures of a very unexpected father-daughter pair.
If you loved Diane Keaton in Because I Said So, you need to watch Hanging Up. This film follows three adult women trying to navigate life and love as their estranged father's health declines.
Celebrate Nora Ephron's life and legacy by watching this candid documentary directed by her son.
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