Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1948, Letter from an Unknown Woman is a drama and romance film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 87 minutes. “This is the love every woman lives for…the love every man would die for!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.
Who’s in it. Letter from an Unknown Woman stars Joan Fontaine as Lisa Berndle, Louis Jourdan as Stefan Brand, Mady Christians as Frau Berndle and Marcel Journet as Johann Stauffer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Letter from an Unknown Woman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letter from an Unknown Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letter from an Unknown Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letter from an Unknown Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letter from an Unknown Woman worth watching?
- Letter from an Unknown Woman holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letter from an Unknown Woman?
- Letter from an Unknown Woman stars Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet and Art Smith.
- When was Letter from an Unknown Woman released?
- Letter from an Unknown Woman was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.