The Letters (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, The Letters is a drama film directed by Jirō Shōno, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. How have you been? Takeshi's letter is delivered one each month to his younger brother, Naoki. Takeshi is serving a life term in prison for the crime that he had committed to save his brother. But the crime's aftereffect extends to Naoki, and, branded as a "murderer's brother," Naoki is deprived of his love, career and dream. His desperate situation gradually changes when he finds true love with Yumiko, who always stands by him. To protect the love that he has finally found, Naoki begins writing a letter to Takeshi... The touching story of a man who was powerless against his irreversible fate, but still tried to overcome it in the quest for his dream.
Who’s in it. The Letters stars Takayuki Yamada as Naotaka Takeshima, Erika Sawajiri as Yumiko Shirai, Tetsuji Tamayama as Takashi Takeshima and Kazue Fukiishi as Asami Nakajo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Letters 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 The Letters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Letters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Letters (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Letters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Letters worth watching?
- The Letters holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Letters?
- The Letters stars Takayuki Yamada, Erika Sawajiri, Tetsuji Tamayama, Kazue Fukiishi and Hiroyuki Onoue.
- When was The Letters released?
- The Letters was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.