The Letter (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2012, The Letter is a drama film directed by Jay Anania, running about 92 minutes. “Obsession can blur the lines of reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A playwright who begins to mentally unravel before premiere night. She is plagued by dreams and visions of being watched, but cannot decide if she is at the center of a manipulative plot or simply losing her grip on reality.
Who’s in it. The Letter stars James Franco as Tyrone, Winona Ryder as Martine Jamison, Dagmara Domińczyk as Elizabeth and Josh Hamilton as Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Letter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Letter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Letter (2012)?
- In US, The Letter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Letter worth watching?
- The Letter holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Letter?
- The Letter stars James Franco, Winona Ryder, Dagmara Domińczyk, Josh Hamilton and Julie Ann Emery.
- When was The Letter released?
- The Letter was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.