Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
Kernel Score: 86% · 331 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1948-04-28
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch Letter from an Unknown Woman
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Letter from an Unknown Woman parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Letter from an Unknown Woman is a classic romantic drama about unrequited lifelong love.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Max Ophüls
Cast
- Joan Fontaine as Lisa Berndle
- Louis Jourdan as Stefan Brand
- Mady Christians as Frau Berndle
- Marcel Journet as Johann Stauffer
- Art Smith as John
- Carol Yorke as Marie
- Howard Freeman as Herr Kastner
- John Good as Lt. Leopold von Kaltnegger
- Leo B. Pessin as Stefan Jr.
- Erskine Sanford as Porter
Letter from an Unknown Woman FAQ
Is Letter from an Unknown Woman good?
Letter from an Unknown Woman has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 331 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Letter from an Unknown Woman?
In the US you can stream Letter from an Unknown Woman on FlixFling, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Letter from an Unknown Woman OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Letter from an Unknown Woman is a classic romantic drama about unrequited lifelong love.
What movies are like Letter from an Unknown Woman?
If you liked Letter from an Unknown Woman, try Immortal Beloved, Before Sunrise, The Illusionist and The Bridges of Madison County.