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The Letter

1940Movie1 h 35 minNR

CrimeDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic847.5Rotten Tomatoes100%82%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic847.5Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

Summary

After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Howard E. Koch
Produced by
William Wyler
Music by
Max Steiner, Leo F. Forbstein

Everyone

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Facts

November 21, 1940 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
November 21, 1940
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Demoted to Extra, Yellowface, Blatant Lies +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Letter?"

Questions about The Letter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Letter?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Letter from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Letter worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Letter good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Letter use?

Demoted to ExtraYellowfaceBlatant LiesVillain with Good PublicityMaligned Mixed MarriageRemake CameoBlackmailLaser-Guided KarmaDragon LadyFaintingOpium DenInscrutable Orientaland 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Demoted to Extra, Yellowface, and Blatant Lies.