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A Letter to Three Wives

1949Movie1 h 43 minNR

DramaRomance
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

A gripping, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!

A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.

Feels like

  • Mystery
  • Romantic Drama
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Suspenseful
  • Family Dynamics
  • Social Commentary
  • Nostalgic
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Character-Driven

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Written by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, John Klempner
Produced by
Sol C. Siegel
Music by
Alfred Newman

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Facts

January 20, 1949 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
January 20, 1949
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Pretty in Mink, Grammar Correction Gag +9

  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Grammar Correction Gag
  • Take That!
  • Viewers Are Morons
  • Happily Married
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Servile Snarker
  • The Voice
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • The Atoner

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Letter to Three Wives?"

Questions about A Letter to Three Wives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Letter to Three Wives?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Letter to Three Wives from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Letter to Three Wives worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is A Letter to Three Wives okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Letter to Three Wives good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will A Letter to Three Wives make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).