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Love Letters

1983Movie1 h 28 minR

43
WeakGoodWatch score
43
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

After discovering a box of old love letters sent to her mother by a mysterious stranger, Anna, a young radio deejay, begins a torrid affair with a married man. Burning attraction brings them together, but the reality does not come close to the passion expressed in the letters.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Directed by
Amy Holden Jones
Produced by
Roger Corman
Music by
Ralph Jones

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Facts

April 1, 1983 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
April 1, 1983
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$550,000
Box office
$5 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Only One Name, Stalker with a Crush, Easy Amnesia +9

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Questions about Love Letters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Love Letters worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Love Letters good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love Letters plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.