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The Letter Room

2020·Movie
33min
IMDb6.8

Where to watch

KanopyMhz ChoicePlexXumo Play

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The Letter Room fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Richard, a lonely and well-meaning prison officer, is put in charge of reading and censoring the letters received by inmates.
Poignant HumanismQuiet Character StudyRedemptive NarrativeMelancholy RomancePrison LifeActs of KindnessEmotional ConnectionSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Elvira Lind, Josh Brandli
Written by:
Elvira Lind
Produced by:
Oscar Isaac, Elvira Lind, Gena Konstantinakos
Composed by:
Mike Suarez, Gavin Hecker, Philip Nicolai Flindt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Letter Room

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Letter Room legally?

KanopyMhz ChoicePlexXumo Play

The Letter Room is included with a subscription to Mhz Choice in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Letter Room worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Letter Room?

0 h 33 min

The Letter Room runs 0 h 33 min.

What language is The Letter Room in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Letter Room?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Letter Room in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Letter Room use?

Establishing Character MomentForged MessageJump CutThe PlacePorn StachePrisonThe RevealWhere the Hell Is Springfield?Voiceover LetterRewatch BonusTV Telephone Etiquette

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Letter Room, including Establishing Character Moment, Forged Message, Jump Cut.