Letters Home (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1986, Letters Home is a drama and tv movie film directed by Chantal Akerman, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A filmed adaptation of Rose Leiman Goldemberg’s play, based on Sylvia Plath’s intense correspondence with her mother Aurelia, from the time the poet was in university until her suicide. Delphine Seyrig and her niece Coralie Seyrig recite Sylvia and Aurelia’s letters to the audience directly.
Who’s in it. Letters Home stars Coralie Seyrig as Sylvia Plath and Delphine Seyrig as Aurelia Plath.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Letters Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters Home (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters Home worth watching?
- Letters Home holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letters Home?
- Letters Home stars Coralie Seyrig and Delphine Seyrig.
- When was Letters Home released?
- Letters Home was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.