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The Kremlin Letter

1970Movie2 h 0 minPG

Thriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A nerve-racking, gripping thriller movie about politics and history.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

World War III... in an envelope!

After an unauthorized letter suggesting U.S. support for a Russian attack on China is sent to Moscow, a former naval officer and his team go undercover to retrieve it. Their plans are disrupted when a cunning politician raids their hideout.

Feels like

  • Cold War Thriller
  • Espionage
  • Political Intrigue
  • Undercover Operation
  • Conspiracy
  • Gritty & Tense
  • Complex Plot
  • Spy Classic
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
John Huston, Gladys Hill, Noel Behn
Produced by
John Huston, Sam Wiesenthal, Carter DeHaven
Music by
Toshirō Mayuzumi, Robert Drasnin

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Facts

February 1, 1970 · 2 h 0 min · PG

Released
February 1, 1970
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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

Questions about The Kremlin Letter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kremlin Letter?

YouTube TV

In the United States, The Kremlin Letter streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is The Kremlin Letter worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Kremlin Letter okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Kremlin Letter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.