Sleepless in Seattle Timeline ( Real )

film_release
June 25, 1993

Release of Sleepless in Seattle

The romantic comedy film 'Sleepless in Seattle' was released in the United States, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

Sleepless in Seattle Timeline ( Fictional )

backstory
8 years before the main events

Sam Meets Annie at School

Young Sam meets Annie at school, they fall in love and later get married. 8 years later Sam is left a widower with young Jonah.

backstory
8 years before the main events

Death of Sam's Wife

Sam's wife, and mother of Jonah, dies of cancer, leaving Sam to raise Jonah alone in Seattle.

inciting_incident
Day 1

Jonah Calls Radio Show on Father's Behalf

At a young age, Jonah calls a national radio talk show to find a new wife for his father, Sam, and talks about how lonely his father is.

key_event
Day 1

Sam Calls into Radio Show

Sam calls into the radio show that Jonah phoned and talks about being a widower and his life in Seattle, sparking interest among listeners, especially Annie.

character_development
Days 1-2

Annie Becomes Interested in Sam

Annie, a Baltimore journalist, hears Sam's radio interview and becomes intrigued by him and his story, feeling a connection despite the distance.

plot_progression
Within a week of radio show

Annie Tries to Contact Sam

Annie unsuccessfully tries to reach Sam through various attempts and contemplates traveling to Seattle.

character_development
Few days after radio show

Annie Visits Washington Monument with Walter

Annie goes to Washington D.C. with her friend Walter; during this time Walter tries to help Annie move past her current relationship and think about Sam.

major_event
About one week after radio show

Annie Travels to Seattle

Annie decides to travel to Seattle to find Sam after being encouraged by Walter and hears about Sam’s life firsthand.

plot_climax
Father's Day, Day 15

Sam and Jonah Attend Father’s Day Clock Tower Meeting

Sam and Jonah attend a gathering near the Seattle clock tower where people have come after hearing the radio show.

climax
Father's Day, Day 15

Annie and Sam Finally Meet

Annie and Sam finally meet at the top of the Seattle Space Needle during the Father’s Day gathering.

resolution
Father's Day, Day 15

Annie and Sam Share a Moment

Sam and Annie share candid moments after meeting, signaling the start of a potential relationship.