Letter from an Unknown Woman
1948, English. Directed by Max Ophüls.
This is the love every woman lives for…the love every man would die for!
A pianist about to flee from a duel receives a letter from a woman he cannot remember. As she tells the story of her lifelong love for him, he is forced to reinterpret his own past.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Letter from an Unknown Woman is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Max OphülsDirector
- Joan FontaineLisa Berndle
- Louis JourdanStefan Brand
- Mady ChristiansFrau Berndle
- Marcel JournetJohann Stauffer
- Art SmithJohn
- Carol YorkeMarie
- Howard FreemanHerr Kastner
- John GoodLt. Leopold von Kaltnegger
- Leo B. PessinStefan Jr.
- Erskine SanfordPorter
- Otto WaldisConcierge
- Sonja BrydenFrau Spitzer
Details
- Released
- 28 April 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard E. Koch
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What Letter from an Unknown Woman is based on
Letter from an Unknown Woman is based on Letter from an Unknown Woman (1922) by Stefan Zweig.
1922
Letter from an Unknown Woman
By Stefan Zweig
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Letter from an Unknown Woman: quick answers
Is Letter from an Unknown Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 355 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Letter from an Unknown Woman?
Letter from an Unknown Woman runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Letter from an Unknown Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Letter from an Unknown Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Letter from an Unknown Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Letter from an Unknown Woman yet.
Which OTT platform is Letter from an Unknown Woman on?
Letter from an Unknown Woman is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Letter from an Unknown Woman?
If you liked Letter from an Unknown Woman, try Immortal Beloved, The Illusionist, The Lake House.
Who directed Letter from an Unknown Woman?
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) was directed by Max Ophüls and stars Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians.
What is Letter from an Unknown Woman based on?
Letter from an Unknown Woman is based on Letter from an Unknown Woman (1922) by Stefan Zweig.