When You Read This Letter (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, When You Read This Letter is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.
Who’s in it. When You Read This Letter stars Philippe Lemaire as Max Trivet, Juliette Gréco as Thérèse Voise, Daniel Cauchy as Biquet and Irène Galter as Denise Voise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, When You Read This Letter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When You Read This Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of When You Read This Letter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When You Read This Letter (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When You Read This Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When You Read This Letter worth watching?
- When You Read This Letter holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When You Read This Letter?
- When You Read This Letter stars Philippe Lemaire, Juliette Gréco, Daniel Cauchy, Irène Galter and Yvonne Sanson.
- When was When You Read This Letter released?
- When You Read This Letter was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.