Top Ten Movies from 70's and 80's SNL Cast Members 
10. When Harry Met Sally 
09. Father of the Bride 
08. National Lampoon's Vacation 
07. Kingpin 
06. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 
05. Trading Places 
04. Coming to America
03. Wayne's World 
02. Groundhog Day 
01. Ghostbusters 

10. When Harry Met Sally 

I'll have what she's having.

Released 

1989 

Credits 

Director: Rob Reiner 

Writer: Nora Ephron 

Cast 

Billy Crystal (Harry Burns)

Meg Ryan (Sally Albright)

Carrie Fisher (Marie)

Bruno Kirby (Jess)

Steven Ford (Joe)

Critical 

7.6/10 (IMDB)

90% (RT Critics)

89% (RT Audiences)

Box Office 

Domestic: $92,823,546 

Adjusted: $213,704,600 

At the Oscars 

- Nominated for Best Screenplay 

I know When Harry Met Sally is arguably the most beloved RomCom of all time , and has some iconic moments that even I instantly recognize despite never actually seeing the movie. I know I should , I love romcoms and this is the standard bearer but I've just never felt the urge.

I obviously know the orgasm scene , I think it's a contender for most iconic movie images/scenes countdown in the future. I know the entire speech from Scrubs from when Turk was supposed to write his own vows for Carla , forgot , asked her brother for help and he wrote down the entire speech from Harry in this movie. Hilarious.

I'm not a terribly big romcom guy, so I've never seen this one. I can count the number of romcom I truly love with one hand.

Guys, this is less RomCom than just straight up pure good movie. Highly recommend it. If you have Showtime, I think you can stream it for free right now. Definitely worth the watch. Very glad this made the list. Worried it wouldn't make it, and after a recent rewatch debated making it my #1.

When Harry Met Sally was a family rental when it was released and that was the only time I've seen it. Not a romcom guy either.

Well, I mean...if a Billy Crystal movie is going to make the list I guess it should be that one.

Are there any scenes sides the orgasm one that are memorable. Everyone knows it. Iconic and all that but is it a one scene wonder? Asking as someone who's never seen it...

When Harry Met Sally was my number two. It’s a terrific movie that really set a template for movies like it going forward.

But I really enjoy Billy Crystal, so that really works for me. I can see not enjoying him.

Dec 5, 2018 18:43:57 GMT Ness said:

Are there any scenes sides the orgasm one that are memorable. Everyone knows it. Iconic and all that but is it a one scene wonder? Asking as someone who's never seen it...

The speech scene is up there as well. Reading it over again when looking for quotes - it’s a pretty great declaration of love.

A day late, and a dollar short...

Here's Wife's list:
1. Bowfinger
2. Life
3. Father of the Bride
4. Joe Dirt
5. Princess Bride
6. When Harry Met Sally
7. Wayne's World
8. Coming to America
9. Father's Day
10. Kingpin

Dec 5, 2018 23:13:01 GMT 🤯 said:

A day late, and a dollar short...

Here's Wife 's list:
1. Bowfinger
2. Life
3. Father of the Bride
4. Joe Dirt
5. Princess Bride
6. When Harry Met Sally
7. Wayne's World
8. Coming to America
9. Father's Day
10. Kingpin

This is a top 10 Ness pick. For whatever that's worth.

Dec 6, 2018 0:02:09 GMT Ness said:

Dec 5, 2018 23:13:01 GMT 🤯 said:

A day late, and a dollar short...

Here's Wife 's list:
1. Bowfinger
2. Life
3. Father of the Bride
4. Joe Dirt
5. Princess Bride
6. When Harry Met Sally
7. Wayne's World
8. Coming to America
9. Father's Day
10. Kingpin

This is a top 10 Ness pick. For whatever that's worth.

Just relayed this to Wife; her response: "Fuck yeah."

I'm with UT & Ness on When Harry Met Sally in that I know of the orgasm scene but have never seen the movie.

Ermahgurd, yinz need to srsly check out WHMS... It's great! It's like the Manhattan meets Sleepless in Seattle with a sprinkle of Princess Bride charm.

David Spade counted? I would have totally voted Joe Dirt!

Dec 6, 2018 2:00:58 GMT UT said:

David Spade counted? I would have totally voted Joe Dirt!

He does not.  Spade did not join the SNL cast until 1990

Think Dennis Miller was her loophole.

9. Father of the Bride 

Drive carefully. And don't forget to fasten your condom. ~ George Banks 

Released 

1991 

Credits 

Director: Charles Shyer 

Writer: Frances Goodrich 

Writer: Albert Hackett 

Cast 

Steve Martin (George Banks)

Diane Keaton (Nina Banks)

Martin Short (Franck Eggelhoffer)

Kimberly Williams (Annie Banks)

Kieran Culkin (Matty Banks)

Critical 

6.5/10 (IMDB)

70% (RT Critics)

70% (RT Audiences)

Box Office 

Domestic: $89,325,780

Adjusted: $196,278,500 

I've never seen Father of the Bride - so we're two for two as of now. Truth by told - I've never really been a fan of Steve Martin in anything I've seen him in aside from Planes , Trains and Automobiles and that's mainly because John Candy was the perfect foil for him. I hated The Jerk aside from the absurd opening and a bunch of his new stuff really sucked so it always kind of turned me off to him.

Dec 6, 2018 14:36:37 GMT UT said:

I've never seen Father of the Bride - so we're two for two as of now. Truth by told - I've never really been a fan of Steve Martin in anything I've seen him in aside from Planes , Trains and Automobiles and that's mainly because John Candy was the perfect foil for him. I hated The Jerk aside from the absurd opening and a bunch of his new stuff really sucked so it always kind of turned me off to him.

This pretty much.   Only Steve Martin movie I even considered was The Three Amigos.

Dec 6, 2018 14:36:37 GMT UT said:

I've never seen Father of the Bride - so we're two for two as of now. Truth by told - I've never really been a fan of Steve Martin in anything I've seen him in 

This

You guys are the fucking worst.

I'll admit Steve Martin can be a bit of an acquired taste, and I've either never seen or didn't like The Jerk (can't remember), but he's a taste worth acquiring more often than not.

Father of the Bride (and the sequel) are both worth the watch. Despite however I ranked them on my list, I'd recommend watching When Harry Met Sally before Father of the Bride. But Father of the Bride is good enough it gets a high recommendation too.

Best Steve Martin movie of all time though IMO is It's Complicated. So good.

Steve Martin was brilliant in Planes Trains and Automobiles and I agree the rest of his filmography is pretty thin. Never had the urge to see Father Of The Bride.

Father of the Bride (and the slightly worse sequel) are must watches for me every time they’re on tv. It slotted in at number five on my list. I’m glad pi and I are on the same wavelength to get these two on the list.

I’m not a big Steve Martin guy, I like these two movies and Planes Trains and Automobiles but his humor mostly has one trick so too much of him doesn’t work. But Father of the Bride is well worth the watch, even better now as a father of a girl.

I haven't seen any of these movies so far, but Parenthood was one of those movies my family must have watched dozens of times growing up.

I'm surprised it hasn't been brought up. Considering how often it was played on TV, I assumed it was an institution.

I guess the only thing that would entice me to watch it is the fact that I have a daughter and mikec says it resonates more even now with him for that reason. I could see myself laughing at a ton of those kind of jokes - since I already make them. I'm still not sold on Martin though , unless it's PT&A - a movie that I hope comes up soon so we can really get into it.

Dec 6, 2018 20:53:08 GMT UT said:

I guess the only thing that would entice me to watch it is the fact that I have a daughter and mikec says it resonates more even now with him for that reason. I could see myself laughing at a ton of those kind of jokes - since I already make them. I'm still not sold on Martin though , unless it's PT&A - a movie that I hope comes up soon so we can really get into it.

Who else was in PT&A that was an SNL cast member though? It doesn't have the same Martin Short loophole as FotB, right?

Dec 6, 2018 22:09:47 GMT 🤯 said:

Dec 6, 2018 20:53:08 GMT UT said:

I guess the only thing that would entice me to watch it is the fact that I have a daughter and mikec says it resonates more even now with him for that reason. I could see myself laughing at a ton of those kind of jokes - since I already make them. I'm still not sold on Martin though , unless it's PT&A - a movie that I hope comes up soon so we can really get into it.

Who else was in PT&A that was an SNL cast member though? It doesn't have the same Martin Short loophole as FotB, right?

Michael McKean but he was a cast member in 1995. I don't think PT&A counts.

Dec 6, 2018 22:11:28 GMT Shootist said:

Dec 6, 2018 22:09:47 GMT 🤯 said:

Who else was in PT&A that was an SNL cast member though? It doesn't have the same Martin Short loophole as FotB, right?

Michael McKean but he was a cast member in 1995. I don't think PT&A counts.

I just checked.  It does not.