Love Letter (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, Love Letter is a romance film directed by Kinuyo Tanaka, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A sad and troubled man finds a new job five years after the end of WWII, where he writes love letters for other people.
Who’s in it. Love Letter stars Masayuki Mori as Reikichi Mayumi, Yoshiko Kuga, Jūkichi Uno as Naoto Yamaji and Juzo Dozo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Love Letter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Letter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Letter (1953)?
- In US, Love Letter is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Letter worth watching?
- Love Letter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Letter?
- Love Letter stars Masayuki Mori, Yoshiko Kuga, Jūkichi Uno, Juzo Dozo and Chieko Seki.
- When was Love Letter released?
- Love Letter was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.