How long is The Letter?

The Letter is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Letter rated?

The Letter is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream The Letter?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Letter (1940) tonight

The Letter (1940) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.3 from 261 TMDB members. After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.

Runtime: 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: November 21, 1940
TMDB rating: 7.3 / 10 from 261 votes
Director: William Wyler
Starring: Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, James Stephenson, Frieda Inescort
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Letter?: The Letter is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Letter rated?: The Letter is rated NR in the US.
Is The Letter a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Letter?: As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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