The Lost Letter (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1972, The Lost Letter is a comedy, fantasy and history film directed by Boris Ivchenko, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Folk comedy that tells the adventures of Ukrainian cossacks Vasil and Andrij as they set out on a long journey to deliver a letter from their leader to the Russian empress in St. Petersburg.
Who’s in it. The Lost Letter stars Ivan Mykolaichuk as Vasyl, the cossack, Fedir Stryhun as Andriy, the zaporozhian cossack, Lidiya Belozyorova as Vasyl's wife and Zemfira Tsakhilova as Odarka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lost Letter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Takflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Letter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Letter (1972)?
- In US, The Lost Letter is available to stream on Klassiki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Takflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lost Letter worth watching?
- The Lost Letter holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lost Letter?
- The Lost Letter stars Ivan Mykolaichuk, Fedir Stryhun, Lidiya Belozyorova, Zemfira Tsakhilova and Mykhaylo Holubovych.
- When was The Lost Letter released?
- The Lost Letter was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.