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Love Letters

1983·Movie
1h 28min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Sometimes It's Right To Do the Wrong Thing

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.
Forbidden LoveHistorical RomanceMelodramaAffairEmotional ConflictPsychological DramaPast SecretsSlow-Burn RomanceNostalgic Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Love Letters legally?

Love Letters is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love Letters worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Letters rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Love Letters?

1 h 28 min

Love Letters runs 1 h 28 min.

Was Love Letters a box office hit?

Budget$550,000
Box office$5 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $550,000 to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 9.6 times its budget.

What language is Love Letters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Love Letters?

5AUCAGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love Letters in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love Letters use?

Only One NameStalker with a CrushEasy AmnesiaTrauma-Induced AmnesiaOld MaidAsshole VictimThe RevealThat Man Is DeadLove LetterJerkassShell-Shocked VeteranI Want My Beloved to Be Happyand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Love Letters, including Only One Name, Stalker with a Crush, Easy Amnesia.