A Letter from Death Row (1998): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1998, A Letter from Death Row is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bret Michaels, running about 89 minutes. “There Is No Lie More Terrifying Than The Truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A psychological thriller that takes you through the mind of convicted killer, Michael Raine, and his experiences on death row. Was he guilty of killing his girlfriend or was he a victim of a conspiracy to frame him for a crime he didn't commit? As the story unfolds Jessica Foster, an assistant to the Governor of Tennessee begins to interview Raine while on death row, claiming that she's writing a book about the inmates. Through various circumstances, Raine puts two and two together and builds a case that he believes can prove his innocence...or does he? Ms. Foster is the only one on the 'outside" who can give Raine a voice, but is she working for those who framed him? As time draws near to the date of his execution, in his most desperate hour Raine finds the missing pieces to the puzzle to prove his innocence, but is it too late...? Was this story told from Raine's point of view or from the book writers or from yours, the viewer - you decide.

Who’s in it. A Letter from Death Row stars Bret Michaels as Michael Raine, Martin Sheen as Michael's Father, Kristi Gibson as Kristi Richards and Lorelei Shellist as Jessica Foster, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, A Letter from Death Row has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Letter from Death Row page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Letter from Death Row tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.