Meg Ryan: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 39
- on screen
- 1981–2023
- box office
- $1.72B
- nominations
- 4
- average score
- 67
The Best Meg Ryan Movies
The films of Meg Ryan that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: You've Got Mail (1998) leads with $251M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $251M You've Got Mail 1998 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $228M Sleepless in Seattle 1993 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $199M City of Angels 1998 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $140M Anastasia 1997 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $102M French Kiss 1995 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $101M Courage Under Fire 1996 · Action
Meg Ryan's Career in Numbers
Meg Ryan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Meg Ryan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rich and Famous (1981) to What Happens Later (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Meg Ryan Movies by Decade
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Meg Ryan's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Meg Ryan Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 7
- Action 5
- Biography 3
- Mystery 2
- Romance 2
- Family 1
- Fantasy 1
- Thriller 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Meg Ryan has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (7).
Meg Ryan Career Milestones
- First film
- Rich and Famous 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- You've Got Mail $251M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- What Happens Later Movie Echo Score 67
- Newest film
- What Happens Later 2023
Meg Ryan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Meg Ryan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Meg Ryan Movies as an Actor
33- 2023
What Happens Later as Willa · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.46M Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2015
Fan Girl as Mary Farrow · Family - 2009
Serious Moonlight Comedy Worldwide box office: $348K - 2008
The Women Drama Worldwide box office: $50M - 2007
In the Land of Women Drama Worldwide box office: $17.6M - 2004
Against the Ropes Biography Worldwide box office: $6.6M - 2003
In the Cut Mystery Worldwide box office: $23.7M - 2001
Kate & Leopold Fantasy Worldwide box office: $76M - 2000
Proof of Life Action Worldwide box office: $62.8M - 2000
Hanging Up Drama Worldwide box office: $51.9M - 1998 You've Got Mail Comedy Worldwide box office: $251M
- 1998
Hurlyburly as Bonnie · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.81M - 1998 City of Angels Thriller Worldwide box office: $199M
- 1997 Anastasia Adventure Worldwide box office: $140M
- 1997
Addicted to Love Comedy Worldwide box office: $34.7M - 1996 Courage Under Fire Action Worldwide box office: $101M
- 1996
Restoration Biography Worldwide box office: $4.01M - 1995 French Kiss Comedy Worldwide box office: $102M
- 1994
I.Q. Comedy Worldwide box office: $26.4M - 1994
When a Man Loves a Woman as Alice Green · Romance Worldwide box office: $50M - 1993
Flesh and Bone Drama Worldwide box office: $9.71M - 1993 Sleepless in Seattle Drama Worldwide box office: $228M
- 1992
Prelude to a Kiss as Rita Boyle · Drama Worldwide box office: $22.7M - 1991
The Doors Biography Worldwide box office: $34.5M - 1990
Joe Versus the Volcano Comedy Worldwide box office: $39.4M - 1989
When Harry Met Sally... Drama Worldwide box office: $93.3M - 1988
The Presidio Action Worldwide box office: $20.3M - 1988
D.O.A. as Sydney Fuller · Mystery Worldwide box office: $12.7M - 1987
Promised Land as Bev Sykes · Romance Worldwide box office: $316K - 1987
Innerspace Action Worldwide box office: $25.9M - 1986
Armed and Dangerous Action Worldwide box office: $15.9M - 1983
Amityville 3-D Horror Worldwide box office: $6.33M - 1981
Rich and Famous Drama Worldwide box office: $14.5M
Meg Ryan in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2021
Parkinson at 50 as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2016
There’s Something About Romcoms as Self · Documentary - 2012
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide as Self · Documentary - 2002
Searching for Debra Winger as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Concert for New York City as Self · Music - 2001
How Harry Met Sally… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
Meg Ryan: Awards & Nominations
4 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1990 to 1999. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 3 nominations -
Annie Awards 1 nomination
- 56th Golden Globe Awards
- Meg Ryan: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy You've Got Mail
- 26th Annie Awards
- Meg Ryan: Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting, Female Anastasia
- 51st Golden Globe Awards
- Meg Ryan: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Sleepless in Seattle
- 47th Golden Globe Awards
- Meg Ryan: Nominated Best Actress – Comedy or Musical When Harry Met Sally...
Who Meg Ryan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Meg Ryan shares the most films with. Tom Hanks comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Dennis Quaid (3).
Meg Ryan: Questions & Answers
How many movies Meg Ryan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Meg Ryan been in?
Meg Ryan is credited on 39 films, from 1981 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Meg Ryan's highest-grossing movie?
You've Got Mail (1998) is Meg Ryan's biggest box office hit, with $251M worldwide, ahead of Sleepless in Seattle (1993) ($228M). Across every film with box office figures, Meg Ryan's movies have made $1.72B.
Meg Ryan's biggest hits What is the best Meg Ryan movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Meg Ryan's best-rated film is What Happens Later (2023) with a score of 67.
Best Meg Ryan movies, ranked Has Meg Ryan won an Oscar?
Meg Ryan has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Meg Ryan has 0 wins from 4 nominations.
What is Meg Ryan's newest movie?
The most recent film on Meg Ryan's filmography is What Happens Later (2023), in the role of Willa.
Who does Meg Ryan work with most often?
Meg Ryan shares the most films with Tom Hanks (4 films), Dennis Quaid (3 films) and Nora Ephron (3 films).
The Best Meg Ryan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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