A Letter from the Western Front (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1999, A Letter from the Western Front is an animation and war film directed by Daniel M. Kanemoto, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. In Belleau Wood, France, during the Great War, a soldier named John writes a letter home to his wife Sara in Milwaukee. He writes that her picture "helps me remember what it was like to be me." He tells her about sorties into No Man's Land, and that they have orders tonight to charge. Then, his letter becomes a report of that charge: toward an armed German soldier who doesn't fire, even when John reaches him and jumps into the trench beside him. What happens next brings silence and an end to the letter.
Who’s in it. A Letter from the Western Front stars Brian K. Vaughan as Voice of John (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Letter from the Western Front sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Letter from the Western Front page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Letter from the Western Front tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Letter from the Western Front (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Letter from the Western Front change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Letter from the Western Front worth watching?
- A Letter from the Western Front holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Letter from the Western Front?
- A Letter from the Western Front stars Brian K. Vaughan.
- When was A Letter from the Western Front released?
- A Letter from the Western Front was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.