Movie

Letter from an Unknown Woman

“This is the love every woman lives for…the love every man would die for!”

★ 7.8(345)19481h 27m

Letter from an Unknown Woman is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and LaCinetek in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Max Ophüls
Release date: 1948-04-28
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

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About Letter from an Unknown Woman

Letter from an Unknown Woman is a 1948 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Max Ophüls, starring Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan and Mady Christians. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 345 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Letter from an Unknown Woman in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.

Cast

Joan Fontaine

Lisa Berndle

Louis Jourdan

Stefan Brand

Mady Christians

Frau Berndle

Marcel Journet

Johann Stauffer

Art Smith

John

Carol Yorke

Marie

Howard Freeman

Herr Kastner

John Good

Lt. Leopold von Kaltnegger

Leo B. Pessin

Stefan Jr.

Erskine Sanford

Porter

Otto Waldis

Concierge

Sonja Bryden

Frau Spitzer

Themes & keywords

love of one's lifeanonymous letterignoranceauthorduelvienna, austriaillegitimate son

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Letter from an Unknown Woman in Belgium?+

In Belgium, Letter from an Unknown Woman is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and LaCinetek. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Letter from an Unknown Woman on Netflix?+

Letter from an Unknown Woman is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Letter from an Unknown Woman?+

Letter from an Unknown Woman has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Letter from an Unknown Woman?+

Letter from an Unknown Woman stars Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet and Art Smith.

When did Letter from an Unknown Woman come out?+

Letter from an Unknown Woman is a 1948 movie directed by Max Ophüls.

What genre is Letter from an Unknown Woman?+

Letter from an Unknown Woman is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Letter from an Unknown Woman?+

Letter from an Unknown Woman was directed by Max Ophüls.