

The Love Letter
1998, English. Directed by Dan Curtis.
A letter from the past would change their future forever.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Love Letter
The Love Letter is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dan CurtisDirector
- Campbell ScottScotty Corrigan
- Jennifer Jason LeighLizzie Whitcomb
- David DukesEverett Reagle
- Estelle ParsonsBeatrice Corrigan
- Daphne AshbrookDebra Zabriskie
- Gerrit GrahamWarren Whitcomb
- Kali RochaFlossy Whitcomb
- Laurie KennedyLavinia Whitcomb
- Irma P. HallMae Mullen
- Myra CarterClarice Whitcomb
- Richard WoodsJacob Campbell
- Edgar SmithPotts the Postman
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James S. Henerson
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What The Love Letter is based on
The Love Letter is adapted from a short story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How long is The Love Letter?
The Love Letter runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Love Letter have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Love Letter on?
The Love Letter is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Love Letter?
If you liked The Love Letter, try Ghost, Stardust, Secret Millionaire.
Who directed The Love Letter?
The Love Letter (1998) was directed by Dan Curtis and stars Campbell Scott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Dukes.
What is The Love Letter based on?
The Love Letter is adapted from a short story.