Movie

The Love Letter

“A letter from the past would change their future forever.”

★ 6.6(32)19981h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Dan Curtis
Release date: 1998-02-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hallmark Entertainment

About The Love Letter

The Love Letter is a 1998 movie in the Romance, Fantasy and TV Movie genres, directed by Dan Curtis, starring Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh and David Dukes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Love Letter in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

20th century computer games designer Scott, Civil War buff, buys an antique desk from that era and, while polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment in which sits an unmailed letter--a letter written by a young poet named Lizzie over a century earlier. Touched by her yearning for passion, he writes her back, egged on by his mystically inclined mother. Magically, his letter reaches Lizzie and they begin a correspondence that threatens Scott's impending marriage but promises to bring fulfilment to Lizzie. Spanning the Civil War to the present, the perils of Lizzie's war-torn situation threaten her safe passage into the future. Will their love endure the test of time?

Cast

Campbell Scott

Scotty Corrigan

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lizzie Whitcomb

David Dukes

Everett Reagle

Estelle Parsons

Beatrice Corrigan

Daphne Ashbrook

Debra Zabriskie

Gerrit Graham

Warren Whitcomb

Kali Rocha

Flossy Whitcomb

Laurie Kennedy

Lavinia Whitcomb

Irma P. Hall

Mae Mullen

Myra Carter

Clarice Whitcomb

Richard Woods

Jacob Campbell

Edgar Smith

Potts the Postman

Themes & keywords

writingletterlove letterpoetfalling in loveantiquedeskbased on short storyfiancé fiancée relationshipamerican civil warengagedtime paradoxcommunicationhistorywriting desk

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Love Letter in France?+

The Love Letter is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Love Letter on Netflix?+

The Love Letter is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Love Letter?+

The Love Letter has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Love Letter?+

The Love Letter stars Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Dukes, Estelle Parsons and Daphne Ashbrook.

When did The Love Letter come out?+

The Love Letter is a 1998 movie directed by Dan Curtis.

What genre is The Love Letter?+

The Love Letter is Romance, Fantasy and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Love Letter?+

The Love Letter was directed by Dan Curtis.