The 20 Best New York Movies To Add To Your Watchlist
David Edwards
Updated on March 07, 2026
New York is a great place to set a love story. There are so many films about people in the city spontaneously meeting and forming a connection. One such movie is "When Harry Met Sally," which chronicles the 12-year love story of the title characters as they grow more attracted to each other the more times they meet up.
New York City serves as the backdrop for their slow-burning romance, which includes walks through Central Park and spontaneous kisses during the annual New Year's Eve party, along with several conversations about the nature of men, women, and relationships.
But the real star of the film is the chemistry between both Harry and Sally, played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, respectively, and the several memorable moments between the two that will make viewers laugh and their hearts melt.
The most iconic moment is easily the infamous deli scene where Sally fakes an orgasm in front of several people. This scene is over the top without being raunchy, and Sally's fake orgasm is hilariously followed by the "I'll have what she's having" line. There are few romantic comedy moments that are as funny as this one.