The Love Letter(1998)
A letter from the past would change their future forever.
The Love Letter Synopsis
20th century computer games designer Scott, Civil War buff, buys an antique desk from that era and, while polishing it, he discovers a secret compartment in which sits an unmailed letter--a letter written by a young poet named Lizzie over a century earlier. Touched by her yearning for passion, he writes her back, egged on by his mystically inclined mother. Magically, his letter reaches Lizzie and they begin a correspondence that threatens Scott's impending marriage but promises to bring fulfilment to Lizzie. Spanning the Civil War to the present, the perils of Lizzie's war-torn situation threaten her safe passage into the future. Will their love endure the test of time?
The Love Letter (1998) is a romance, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Dan Curtis, released on February 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Dukes and Estelle Parsons. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Dan Curtis
- Writers:
- James S. Henerson, James S. Henerson, Jack Finney
- Producers:
- Dan Curtis
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Van Haren Noman
- Composer:
- Bob Cobert
- Production:
- Hallmark Entertainment, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Love Letter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Campbell Scott
as Scotty Corrigan
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Lizzie Whitcomb
David Dukes
as Everett Reagle
Estelle Parsons
as Beatrice Corrigan
Daphne Ashbrook
as Debra Zabriskie
Gerrit Graham
as Warren Whitcomb
Kali Rocha
as Flossy Whitcomb
Laurie Kennedy
as Lavinia Whitcomb
Irma P. Hall
as Mae Mullen
Myra Carter
as Clarice Whitcomb
Richard Woods
as Jacob Campbell
- Edgar Smith
Edgar Smith
as Potts the Postman
Key crew
Directed by Dan Curtis, written by James S. Henerson, James S. Henerson and Jack Finney, produced by Dan Curtis.
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The Love Letter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 33 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 (1998) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Love Letter?
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The main cast of The Love Letter (1998) includes Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Dukes, Estelle Parsons and Daphne Ashbrook. The film was directed by Dan Curtis. 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 February 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Love Letter worth watching?
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The Love Letter (1998) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.