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Last Letters Home

2004·Movie
1h 0min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Violence4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

They gave their lives, we honor their words.

Ten families read letters from their loved ones killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in this powerful and moving HBO documentary by Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bill Couturie (Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam). Photos of the soldiers in military and civilian life are shown as family members read the final correspondence received from Iraq and share their thoughts and memories about the fallen troops and the realities of war.
War DocumentaryEmotional TributePersonal StoriesGrief & LossHistorical EventAmerican MilitaryFamily PerspectivesPoignant & MovingHuman Cost of War

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Where can I stream Last Letters Home legally?

Last Letters Home is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Last Letters Home worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Letters Home rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Last Letters Home?

1 h 0 min

Last Letters Home runs 1 h 0 min.

Is Last Letters Home based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Last Letters Home in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Last Letters Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Last Letters Home in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.