A Letter to Mama (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1938, A Letter to Mama is a drama film directed by Leon Trystan, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukraine. After her family is pulled apart by severe poverty and the turmoil of war, she and her children make their way to New York and turn to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society for help.
Who’s in it. A Letter to Mama stars Lucy Gehrman, Misha Gehrman and Gertrude Bulman.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, A Letter to Mama 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 to Mama page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Letter to Mama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Letter to Mama (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Letter to Mama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Letter to Mama worth watching?
- A Letter to Mama holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Letter to Mama?
- A Letter to Mama stars Lucy Gehrman, Misha Gehrman and Gertrude Bulman.
- When was A Letter to Mama released?
- A Letter to Mama was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.