It’s that time of year when you want to buy school supplies and send your internet crush a bunch of freshly sharpened pencils—in other words, Meg Ryan Fall. Those who have really been following this season will know that this trend was inspired by three romantic comedies produced by Ryan and Nora Ephron: When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless Nights in Seattle, and You’ve got mail. With its chunky sweaters, cozy coffee shops, and crunchy leaves, the Upper West Side is also a delightful place to imagine intoxicating moments. No wonder everyone wants to be Meg Ryan during Meg Ryan Fall.
but before you watch You’ve got mail For the hundredth time (trust me, I’m guilty of wearing out my DVD copy of the 1998 film), it’s worth noting that while Ryan’s work with Ephron is probably what she’s best known for, the actress Along with many other interesting works, these films helped cement her status as one of the box office toppers and America’s sweetheart in the 1990s and early 2000s.
If you’re not sure where to start with a Meg Ryan movie, let the stars guide you. Here are the top Megan Ryan movie recommendations based on your zodiac sign. Grab a blanket, pop some popcorn, and enjoy what’s left of Meg Ryan Fall (she’s a Scorpio, by the way!).
Aries
Top Gun
Aries are passionate, impulsive, and, let’s face it, you need speed. While Ryan may not have been the star of the original Top Gun (Tom Cruise, of course), and her memorable turn as the wife of Anthony Edwards (Cruise’s maverick goose) paved the way for her future stardom. Plus, her memorable line “Take me to bed or lose me forever” is almost a perfect example of Aries foreplay.
Taurus
Courage under fire
Taurus is known as the most down-to-earth sign. But you’re also stubborn and strong-willed, and will ultimately do what’s right for those who matter most to you — like Army Captain Karen Walden, Ryan’s character in this 1996 war drama The character is about a U.S. Army officer (Denzel Washington) who investigates her death to determine whether she deserves the Medal of Honor.
Gemini
Joe and the Volcano
Geminis are curious, smart, interesting, and multi-faceted. Symbolized by the twins, you are known for your ability to appear almost as two different people depending on the time of day or circumstances. Not only is the film’s premise hilarious – a hypochondriac played by Tom Hanks is told he only has months to live, and after a few days of living as king, he agrees to be thrown into a volcano – —but in true Gemini fashion, Ryan appears as three very different women: repressed Dede, flighty Angelica, and down-to-earth Patricia.
cancer
hang
Cancer is about family, family life and nostalgia, so a movie about three sisters united by their cantankerous father’s illness is for you. The 2000 comedy stars Meg Ryan alongside Diane Keaton and Lisa Kudrow, with Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron also serves as screenwriter. Ryan plays the middle sister Eve, a party planner who shoulders most of the burden of taking care of her father (Walt Mahmoud) while also taking care of her own family and developing her own career. FWIW, doing everything for everyone is another very Cancerian trait.
leo
Anastasia
Leos are all about lead energy, and nothing says “look at me” like being royalty. The 1997 animated film stars Ryan as the last surviving daughter of Russia’s last czar. Her entire family was killed during the Russian Revolution, and now “Anya,” an amnesiac raised in an orphanage, sets out to find her rightful inheritance as Duchess Anastasia.
Virgo
When Harry Met Sally…
Sally Albright (Ryan) is most likely a Virgo. Someone who spends an hour and a half ordering a sandwich and likes a lot of “sides” because “she likes what she likes” is probably a Virgo. She’s a perfectionist, smart, and introverted, but when a Virgo knows what she wants, she ultimately listens to her heart, which is why Sally befriends Harry and eventually falls in love with him.
Libra
sleepless nights in seattle
Libra is the true romantic of the zodiac, and what could be more romantic than falling in love with a widower (Tom Hanks) when you hear him wax poetic about his dead wife on a radio show? But in true Libra fashion, Ryan plays Anne Reed, a romantic pragmatist. She weighs the pros and cons of the person she likes. She hired a private investigator. She flew to Seattle so she could personally monitor Hanks and his son. She also considers the feelings of her “nice guy” fiancé Walter (Bill Pullman). But in the end, Annie did what Libras love to do – she followed her heart and embraced a love that only exists in movies.
Scorpio
addicted to love
Ryan plays her most Scorpion-esque role in the romantic comedy – complete with dark eye makeup, a leather jacket and sexy outfits – alongside Matthew Broderick. When they find out their partners are in love with each other, the two decide to work together. plan? They want to break them up! She’s out for revenge (again, very Scorpio), and he wants his love back. Of course, the question remains: Will they actually fall in love with each other in the end?
Sagittarius
French kiss
Sagittarians are risk-takers at heart—spontaneous dreamers who often find their destiny far removed from where they started. This is the essence of Ryan’s character Kate, a timid school teacher (another trait of Sagittarius signs, known for their love of education) who flies to Paris to confront her cheating fiancé, only to encounter a scheming French thief Luc (Kevin Kline). Mischief and adventure ensue, and Kate ends up in a love story she never expected.
Capricorn
You’ve got mail
A Capricorn love story (if there ever was one)! Two feuding bookstore owners almost let their ambitions and stubbornness get in the way of their inevitable romance. Ryan’s Katherine Kelly is arguably a Capricorn, with a pragmatic, down-to-earth personality (her quick, tearless breakup with Greg Kinnear’s Frank Navaski was perfect for this sign), and she handles Tom with sensitivity and wit Hanks plays Joe Fox (again, very Capricorn). It’s a whimsical, slow-burn love story about two people who value their work and legacy, which is exactly what Capricorns love.
aquarius
interior space
Aquarians are lovable weirdos who are obsessed with science fiction and technology. This 1987 sci-fi comedy fits the bill perfectly. Dennis Quaid stars as a Marine who is miniaturized in a science experiment and implanted into the body of Martin Short by a rival organization (see, weird!). Ryan plays Quaid’s ex-girlfriend, a journalist who embarks on an adventure with Short to take down the bad guys before Quaid dies. Aquarians will enjoy the sci-fi/conspiracy storyline and will be left with the strange romance that develops between Ryan and Quaid.
fish
city of angels
Dreamy, romantic Pisceans will appreciate this 1998 romantic drama, starring Ryan as a doctor and Nicolas Cage as an angel (yes, a real angel) who must either live forever or become human with the love of his life woman making choice between together. This is the kind of dreamy, hand-me-the-kleenex romance that Pisces live and dream about.
