Letter to Brezhnev (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Letter to Brezhnev is a comedy and romance film directed by Chris Bernard, running about 91 minutes. “A new wave comedy … from Liverpool with Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The factories, pubs, clubs, hotels and streets of 1980s Liverpool form the backdrop for this tale of love, friendship, sex and a letter to the Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev. Two Liverpool lasses, Teresa and Elaine meet two Russian sailors, Sergei and Peter and hook up for a night of fun and frolics. Teresa is looking for sex and a smile, Elaine wants love, romance and the dream of a life far away from the grime of the Liverpool docklands. A classic British romantic comedy filled with new wave tunes, 80s fashion, a little politics and a lot of heart.
Who’s in it. Letter to Brezhnev stars Peter Firth as Peter, Alfred Molina as Sergei, Margi Clarke as Teresa and Alexandra Pigg as Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Letter to Brezhnev has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letter to Brezhnev page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letter to Brezhnev tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letter to Brezhnev (1985)?
- In GB, Letter to Brezhnev is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Letter to Brezhnev worth watching?
- Letter to Brezhnev holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letter to Brezhnev?
- Letter to Brezhnev stars Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Margi Clarke, Alexandra Pigg and Tracey Lea.
- When was Letter to Brezhnev released?
- Letter to Brezhnev was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.