Letters from Baghdad (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Letters from Baghdad is a documentary film directed by Zeva Oelbaum, running about 95 minutes. “She was as controversial as the history she made.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, shaped the destiny of Iraq after WWI in ways that still reverberate today.
Who’s in it. Letters from Baghdad stars Tilda Swinton as Gertrude Bell (voice), Adam Astill as Sgt. Frank Stafford, Tom Chadbon as Sir Valentine 'Domnul' Chirol and Simon Chandler as David Hogarth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Letters from Baghdad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters from Baghdad page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from Baghdad (2016)?
- In US, Letters from Baghdad is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Letters from Baghdad worth watching?
- Letters from Baghdad holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from Baghdad?
- Letters from Baghdad stars Tilda Swinton, Adam Astill, Tom Chadbon, Simon Chandler and Joanna David.
- When was Letters from Baghdad released?
- Letters from Baghdad was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.