Love Letter (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1959, Love Letter is a romance film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. A nightclub manager is in love with his pianist. However, she has a ranger boyfriend who's been permanently stationed in the mountain wilderness. Their only communication is by letter. As time passes the correspondence slows to a trickle. Then nothing. The manager persuades the girl to visit the boy. She does, but she's totally unprepared for her bizarre discovery.
Who’s in it. Love Letter stars Hisako Tsukuba as Kozue, Frank Nagai as Ryota Fukui, Kyōsuke Machida as Ryuji Murakami (Masao) and Keisuke Yukioka as Shukichi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Love Letter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Letter worth watching?
- Love Letter holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Letter?
- Love Letter stars Hisako Tsukuba, Frank Nagai, Kyōsuke Machida and Keisuke Yukioka.
- When was Love Letter released?
- Love Letter was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.