The Letter
“Fascinating, Tantalizing and DANGEROUS!”
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Where to watch The Letter in India
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Where is The Letter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Letter
The Letter is a 1940 English-language crime and drama film directed by William Wyler. The cast is led by Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings.
The Letter was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 21, 1940, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Writers
- Howard E. Koch
- Release date
- November 21, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Letter cast & crew
The Letter was directed by William Wyler and written by Howard E. Koch.
The cast features Bette Davis as Leslie Crosbie, Herbert Marshall as Robert Crosbie, James Stephenson as Howard Joyce, Frieda Inescort as Dorothy Joyce, Gale Sondergaard as Mrs. Hammond, and Bruce Lester as John Withers.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Tony Gaudio, and it was produced by William Wyler and Hal B. Wallis.
Is The Letter worth watching?
The Letter holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 262 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Letter is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Letter
Bette Davis
Leslie Crosbie
Herbert Marshall
Robert Crosbie
James Stephenson
Howard Joyce
Frieda Inescort
Dorothy Joyce
Gale Sondergaard
Mrs. Hammond
Bruce Lester
John Withers
Elizabeth Inglis
Adele Ainsworth
Cecil Kellaway
Prescott
Victor Sen Yung
Ong Chi Seng
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Cooper
Willie Fung
Chung Hi
Tetsu Komai
Head Boy
The Letter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Letter in India?
The Letter is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Letter in the US?
The Letter isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Letter in the UK?
The Letter isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Letter in?
The Letter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Letter?
The Letter runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Letter rated?
The Letter is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 262 ratings.
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