Love Letters (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, Love Letters is a drama and romance film directed by Amy Holden Jones, running about 88 minutes. “Sometimes It's Right To Do the Wrong Thing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After discovering a box of old love letters sent to her mother by a mysterious stranger, Anna, a young radio deejay, begins a torrid affair with a married man. Burning attraction brings them together, but the reality does not come close to the passion expressed in the letters.
Who’s in it. Love Letters stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Anna Winter, Bonnie Bartlett as Maggie Winter, Matt Clark as Chuck Winter and James Keach as Oliver Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Love Letters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Letters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Letters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Letters (1983)?
- In US, Love Letters is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Letters worth watching?
- Love Letters holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Letters?
- Love Letters stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Bonnie Bartlett, Matt Clark, James Keach and Bud Cort.