SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) Movie Poster, Aust One Sheet, Tom Hanks
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) Movie Poster Australian One Sheet, Starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Directed by Nora Ephron is in Very Fine+ Condition Movie Poster and Condition. Condition:...
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) Movie Poster Australian One Sheet, Starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Directed by Nora Ephron is in Very Fine+ Condition
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Movie Poster is in Very Fine+ condition and has been folded as issued, unused and slight additional fold creases. This authentic Australian One Sheet movie poster for the beloved romantic classic Sleepless in Seattle (1993) was produced for the film’s original theatrical release.
Posters of this format were supplied directly to cinemas and are highly sought after by collectors of vintage romantic comedy movie posters. The design captures the magical tone of the film, featuring the iconic skyline imagery and the two lead characters separated by distance yet connected by fate. While the specific poster artist for this marketing artwork is not widely credited, the minimalist romantic style perfectly reflects the film’s themes of destiny, love and emotional connection. This piece would make a wonderful display item for collectors of Tom Hanks memorabilia, Meg Ryan films, or classic 1990s cinema posters.
Movie Synopsis
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) is one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of the 1990s, directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Nora Ephron. The film stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, whose on-screen chemistry helped define an entire era of romantic storytelling in Hollywood. Blending humour, emotion and a sense of cinematic destiny, the film has become a timeless favourite among audiences around the world.
The story begins with Sam Baldwin, played by Tom Hanks, a recently widowed architect who relocates from Chicago to Seattle with his young son Jonah after the death of his wife. Still grieving and struggling to move forward, Sam focuses on raising his son while trying to rebuild a sense of normal life in a new city. However, Jonah believes his father deserves to find love again and secretly calls into a national radio talk show to share Sam’s story.
During the emotional radio broadcast, Sam reluctantly speaks about his late wife and the deep love they once shared. His heartfelt honesty resonates with listeners across the country, particularly Annie Reed, played by Meg Ryan. Annie is a journalist living in Baltimore who is engaged to the dependable but uninspiring Walter, portrayed by Bill Pullman. Despite never having met Sam, Annie feels an unexpected emotional connection after hearing his story on the radio.
Inspired by the moment, Annie writes Sam a letter suggesting they meet on the observation deck of the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day, referencing the classic romantic film An Affair to Remember. Although Annie initially dismisses the idea as irrational, she finds herself increasingly drawn to the possibility that fate might be guiding her towards someone she has never even met.
Meanwhile, Jonah becomes determined to make the meeting happen and begins his own efforts to bring Annie and his father together. As the story unfolds, both Sam and Annie struggle with their emotions and the risks involved in pursuing a love built on chance and imagination.
The film is widely praised for its charming screenplay, emotional warmth and its clever homage to classic Hollywood romance. Nora Ephron’s direction balances humour with heartfelt sentiment, while the performances of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan helped cement their status as two of the most iconic stars of romantic cinema.
Interestingly, the two lead characters share very little screen time together until the film’s famous final scene. Despite this unusual storytelling approach, the film successfully builds a powerful sense of anticipation and romantic destiny. The unforgettable climax at the Empire State Building remains one of the most celebrated moments in romantic comedy film history.
Upon its release, Sleepless in Seattle was both a critical and commercial success, earning Academy Award nominations for its screenplay and original song. Today it continues to be regarded as a defining entry in the genre and a highlight of 1990s romantic cinema, making original posters and movie memorabilia from the film highly desirable among collectors.
To find out more about Sleepless in Seattle (1993) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes.
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.