Dead Man's Letters (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, Dead Man's Letters is a drama and science fiction film directed by Konstantin Lopushansky, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. In a world after the nuclear apocalypse a scholar helps a small group of children and adults survive, staying with them in the basement of the former museum of history. In his mind he writes letters to his son — though it is obvious that they will never be read.
Who’s in it. Dead Man's Letters stars Rolan Bykov as Professor, Iosif Ryklin as Humanist, Aleksandr Sabinin and Nora Gryakalova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dead Man's Letters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Man's Letters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man's Letters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man's Letters (1986)?
- In US, Dead Man's Letters is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Man's Letters worth watching?
- Dead Man's Letters holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Letters?
- Dead Man's Letters stars Rolan Bykov, Iosif Ryklin, Aleksandr Sabinin, Nora Gryakalova and Vadim Lobanov.
- When was Dead Man's Letters released?
- Dead Man's Letters was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.