A Letter to Three Wives (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1949, A Letter to Three Wives is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 103 minutes. “ALL OF THEM WONDERED WHILE ONE OF THEM WANDERED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A letter is addressed to three wives from their "best friend" Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands - but she does not say which one.
Who’s in it. A Letter to Three Wives stars Jeanne Crain as Deborah Bishop, Linda Darnell as Lora Mae Hollingsway, Ann Sothern as Rita Phipps and Kirk Douglas as George Phipps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Letter to Three Wives has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Letter to Three Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Letter to Three Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Letter to Three Wives (1949)?
- In US, A Letter to Three Wives is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Letter to Three Wives worth watching?
- A Letter to Three Wives holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Letter to Three Wives?
- A Letter to Three Wives stars Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Kirk Douglas and Paul Douglas.
- When was A Letter to Three Wives released?
- A Letter to Three Wives was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.