Pen Pals (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1988, Pen Pals is a notable film directed by Marshall Wiemer, running about 36 minutes.
What it’s about. What is it like to live in exotic lands like Tibet, Hong Kong, Finland and Chile? This original HBO special, shot in four locations, gives you the chance to find out as foreign pen pals tell their American friends about their daily lives through touching and informative letters.
Who’s in it. Pen Pals stars Tress MacNeille as Narrator, Kelly Chan as Narrator and Nancy Cartwright as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Pen Pals has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pen Pals page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pen Pals (1988)?
- In US, Pen Pals is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pen Pals worth watching?
- Pen Pals holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pen Pals?
- Pen Pals stars Tress MacNeille, Kelly Chan and Nancy Cartwright.