Letters to Juliet (2010)
Kernel Score: 76% · 2,987 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2010-05-13
Runtime: 105 minutes
Is Letters to Juliet worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A light, pretty romance about an American in Verona who answers a lost love letter. It is predictable and sweet, which is exactly the appeal; if you want depth or surprise, look elsewhere.
Watch it if you
- want a gentle holiday romance
- love Italian scenery
- enjoy sweet, easy comedies
Skip it if you
- want depth or surprise
- dislike formulaic romances
Best for: Easy date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Letters to Juliet
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The CW, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An American girl on vacation in Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by the "secretaries of Juliet" -- and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter.
Letters to Juliet parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Letters to Juliet is a light romantic comedy set in Italy with mild romantic content and no significant objectionable material.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Romantic storyline with some kissing between couples; no explicit content indicated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Letters to Juliet
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- Roman Holiday (1953) — 87%: The classic European holiday romance
- P.S. I Love You (2007) — 81%: Sentimental romance about messages from the past
- My Sassy Girl (2001) — 85%: Quirky romantic comedy loved by viewers
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Romance with a more ambitious, musical feel
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Sweet, modern, feel-good love story
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — 93%: Hugely popular romance with a travel-and-family setup
Director
Gary Winick
Cast
- Amanda Seyfried as Sophie
- Christopher Egan as Charlie
- Gael García Bernal as Victor
- Vanessa Redgrave as Claire
- Franco Nero as Lorenzo
- Luisa Ranieri as Isabella
- Milena Vukotić as Maria
- Marina Massironi as Francesca
- Marcia DeBonis as Lorraine
- Luisa De Santis as Angelina
Letters to Juliet FAQ
Is Letters to Juliet worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A light, pretty romance about an American in Verona who answers a lost love letter. It is predictable and sweet, which is exactly the appeal; if you want depth or surprise, look elsewhere.
Where can I watch Letters to Juliet?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The CW and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Letters to Juliet OK for kids?
Letters to Juliet is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Letters to Juliet is a light romantic comedy set in Italy with mild romantic content and no significant objectionable material.
What movies are like Letters to Juliet?
If you liked Letters to Juliet, try Roman Holiday, P.S. I Love You, My Sassy Girl and La La Land.