The Letter
1940, English. Directed by William Wyler.
Fascinating, Tantalizing and DANGEROUS!
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Letter
The Letter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William WylerDirector
- Bette DavisLeslie Crosbie
- Herbert MarshallRobert Crosbie
- James StephensonHoward Joyce
- Frieda InescortDorothy Joyce
- Gale SondergaardMrs. Hammond
- Bruce LesterJohn Withers
- Elizabeth InglisAdele Ainsworth
- Cecil KellawayPrescott
- Victor Sen YungOng Chi Seng
- Doris LloydMrs. Cooper
- Willie FungChung Hi
- Tetsu KomaiHead Boy
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard E. Koch
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What The Letter is based on
The Letter is based on The Letter, a novel by William Somerset Maugham.
Novel
The Letter
By William Somerset Maugham
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The Letter: quick answers
Is The Letter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Letter?
The Letter runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Letter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Letter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Letter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Letter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Letter on?
The Letter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Letter?
If you liked The Letter, try Murder in Three Acts, Marlowe, Witness for the Prosecution.
Who directed The Letter?
The Letter (1940) was directed by William Wyler and stars Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson.
What is The Letter based on?
The Letter is based on The Letter, a novel by William Somerset Maugham.