The Love Letter (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1999, The Love Letter is a comedy and romance film directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, running about 88 minutes. “No one knows who sent it. No one knows who it's for. But everyone's getting the same message.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A romantic comedy about a mysterious love letter that turns a sleepy New England town upside down.
Who’s in it. The Love Letter stars Kate Capshaw as Helen, Tom Everett Scott as Johnny, Ellen DeGeneres as Janet Hall and Julianne Nicholson as Jennifer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Love Letter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Letter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Letter (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Love Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Love Letter worth watching?
- The Love Letter holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Letter?
- The Love Letter stars Kate Capshaw, Tom Everett Scott, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Nicholson and Tom Selleck.
- When was The Love Letter released?
- The Love Letter was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.