1992
Widowed architect Sam Baldwin moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah, who calls a national radio show to help his father find love. Journalist Annie Reed, engaged in Baltimore, hears Sam's story and feels an inexplicable connection, prompting Jonah to secretly arrange a meeting with her at the Empire State Building. Sam, discovering Jonah's plan, rushes to New York, while Annie, having broken off her engagement, also travels to the iconic landmark. Sam and Annie finally meet on the observation deck, instantly connecting and realizing they have found the true love they both sought.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Widower Sam and his son Jonah adjust to life after loss in Chicago.
Open full beat sheetAnnie Reed is listed as Protagonist. A journalist based in Baltimore looking for true love. In the parsed data, Annie Reed is connected to 30 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
30 scenes / 5 dialogue linesSam Baldwin is listed as Protagonist. A widowed architect in his thirties with a young son. In the parsed data, Sam Baldwin is connected to 28 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
28 scenes / 23 dialogue linesJonah Baldwin is listed as Supporting. Sam's 9-year-old son. In the parsed data, Jonah Baldwin is connected to 21 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
21 scenes / 10 dialogue linesBecky is listed as Supporting. Annie's friend and editor. In the parsed data, Becky is connected to 10 scenes, first appearing around scene 17.
10 scenes / 0 dialogue linesWalter Jackson is listed as Supporting. Annie's fiancé. In the parsed data, Walter Jackson is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 55.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSuzy is listed as Supporting. Sam's friend. In the parsed data, Suzy is connected to 3 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
3 scenes / 6 dialogue linesVictoria is listed as Supporting. A woman Sam dates. In the parsed data, Victoria is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 40.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDr. Marcia Fieldstone is listed as Supporting. Radio talk show host. In the parsed data, Dr. Marcia Fieldstone is connected to 1 scene, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSam and his son Jonah attend a funeral for Sam's wife.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinAnnie argues with her boyfriend Seth while moving boxes.
Annie ReedAnnie and Seth continue their argument while unpacking.
Annie ReedFriends help Sam by stocking his freezer with meals.
Sam Baldwin, SuzySam's colleague Rob suggests he seek help, leading Sam to consider moving to Seattle.
Sam BaldwinAnnie tells her boss Laurie she is quitting and moving to Baltimore.
Annie ReedSam and Jonah sit on a plane; Annie sits on another plane.
Sam Baldwin, Annie Reed, Jonah BaldwinAnnie announces her engagement to Walter to her family.
Annie Reed, Walter JacksonAnnie and her mother discuss her engagement and destiny.
Annie ReedJonah calls a radio show to find his dad a new wife.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah Baldwin, Dr. Marcia FieldstoneAnnie listens to the radio show while at a diner.
Annie ReedSam and Jonah open Christmas presents.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinJonah poses with his Christmas presents while Sam takes his picture.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam and Jonah exchange gifts and discuss the spice rack.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam organizes spices while Jonah makes pancakes; two women visit the houseboat.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah Baldwin, Suzy, VictoriaSam and Jonah fish and discuss the radio show's reach.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinAnnie and her colleagues discuss the Sleepless in Seattle radio story.
Annie Reed, BeckyAnnie and Becky walk and discuss Annie's strange behavior.
Annie Reed, BeckyBecky and Annie have lunch and discuss the Sleepless in Seattle phenomenon.
Annie Reed, BeckySam works on a renovation project and discusses his dating life with partners.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam installs the spice rack, which falls, causing Jonah to cry.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam watches the New Year's ball drop and hallucinates his late wife.
Sam BaldwinAnnie and Walter celebrate New Year's Eve.
Annie Reed, Walter JacksonSam and Jonah read letters from women responding to the radio show.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinAnnie and Walter make love; Annie is restless.
Annie Reed, Walter JacksonSam puts Jonah to bed.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinAnnie listens to a recording of Sam on the radio.
Annie ReedAnnie asks her brother about marriage and destiny.
Annie ReedSam and Jay discuss modern dating.
Sam BaldwinSam finds Jonah with a girl in his room.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam calls Victoria to ask her out.
Sam Baldwin, VictoriaAnnie writes a letter to Sleepless in Seattle while watching a movie.
Annie Reed, BeckySam comforts Jonah after a nightmare.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam and Jonah discuss Sam's upcoming date and the letter from Annie.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinAnnie waves goodbye to Becky and decides to go for a walk.
Annie Reed, BeckySam sits on his porch.
Sam BaldwinAnnie sits on a swing in the park.
Annie ReedAnnie makes calls to research Dr. Marcia Fieldstone.
Annie ReedJonah is watching TV with his babysitter while Sam prepares for his date.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam goes on a date with Victoria.
Sam Baldwin, VictoriaAnnie hires a detective to find information on Sam.
Annie ReedAnnie reflects on her humiliation while flying.
Annie ReedBecky drives Annie home while they discuss the street encounter.
Annie Reed, BeckyAnnie and Becky discuss the humiliation of the street encounter.
Annie Reed, BeckyAnnie and Becky arrive at the townhouse.
Annie Reed, BeckyAnnie and Becky watch a movie and discover a letter from Sam.
Annie Reed, BeckySam discusses his dating life with friends while Jonah listens.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah Baldwin, SuzySam and Annie share an intimate moment in a dream-like sequence.
Sam Baldwin, Annie ReedAnnie prepares for her trip to New York.
Annie Reed, BeckyAnnie reunites with Walter.
Annie Reed, Walter JacksonJonah and Jessica plan his trip to New York.
Jonah BaldwinAnnie and Walter shop for wedding items.
Annie Reed, Walter JacksonSam and Jonah argue about Sam's dating life.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinSam discovers Jonah has flown to New York.
Sam Baldwin, Jonah BaldwinAnnie breaks off her engagement to Walter.
Annie Reed, Walter JacksonSam and Jonah reunite with Annie.
Sam Baldwin, Annie Reed, Jonah BaldwinLaurie, it's Annie. Fine, I'm fine. Listen, I'm doing an article on call-in radio shows. Do you know anyone who works for someone named Dr. Marcia Fieldstone...?
We live two piers over, don't we? Number 12, right? We're having like a really neat open house today from like four to whenever if you care to stop by.
The hopes are perfect -- beautiful, identical, smooth -- and they are for something really amazing I feel it in my bones --
It's not for me. It's for my dad. I think he needs a new wife.
I don't want to be someone you're settling for.
Nobody else is going to know it was us.
How could I have been such an idiot?
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