The Love Letter(1999)
Comedy that pushes the envelope
The Love Letter Synopsis
In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and unsigned. As the letter falls into different hands, residents of the small town to eye one another with renewed interest - wondering who it's for and who it's from. Determined to find the letter's author, Helen MacFarquhar begins a quest that will open her life to a new chapter involving two decidedly different men: George, an old friend from her past, and Johnny, a young man very much in her present. Unexpectedly, one mysterious love note has the power to unlock some startling secrets, leaving a trail of wonderful surprises as it turns an entire town upside down.
The Love Letter (1999) is a comedy and romance film directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, released on May 21, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Kate Capshaw, Blythe Danner, Ellen DeGeneres and Geraldine McEwan. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Chan Ho-Sun
- Writers:
- Cathleen Schine, Maria Maggenti
- Producers:
- Sarah Pillsbury, Midge Sanford
- Cinematographer:
- Tami Reiker
- Composer:
- Luis Bacalov
- Production:
- DreamWorks Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Love Letter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kate Capshaw
as Helen
Blythe Danner
as Lillian
Ellen DeGeneres
as Janet
Geraldine McEwan
as Miss Scattergoods
Julianne Nicholson
as Jennifer
Tom Everett Scott
as Johnny
Tom Selleck
as George
Gloria Stuart
as Eleanor
Bill Buell
as Officer Dan
Alice Drummond
as Postal Clerk
Erik Jensen
as Ray
- Margaret Ann Brady
Margaret Ann Brady
as Selma
Key crew
Directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, written by Cathleen Schine and Maria Maggenti, produced by Sarah Pillsbury and Midge Sanford.
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The Love Letter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 73 ratings.
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The Love Letter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Love Letter online?
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The Love Letter (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Love Letter?
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The main cast of The Love Letter (1999) includes Kate Capshaw, Blythe Danner, Ellen DeGeneres, Geraldine McEwan and Julianne Nicholson. The film was directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Love Letter released?
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The Love Letter was released on May 21, 1999 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Love Letter worth watching?
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The Love Letter (1999) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.