The Letter (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, The Letter is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The wife of a Malaysian planter kills an employee of her husband one night, but her motive begins to appear not entirely truthful.
Who’s in it. The Letter stars Lee Remick as Leslie Crosbie, Ronald Pickup as Howard Joyce, Jack Thompson as Robert Crosbie and Ian McShane as Geoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Letter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Letter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Letter (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Letter worth watching?
- The Letter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Letter?
- The Letter stars Lee Remick, Ronald Pickup, Jack Thompson, Ian McShane and Christopher Cazenove.
- When was The Letter released?
- The Letter was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.