The Letter (1940)
Kernel Score: 82% · 242 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 1940-11-21
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch The Letter
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
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Director
Cast
- Bette Davis as Leslie Crosbie
- Herbert Marshall as Robert Crosbie
- James Stephenson as Howard Joyce
- Frieda Inescort as Dorothy Joyce
- Gale Sondergaard as Mrs. Hammond
- Bruce Lester as John Withers
- Elizabeth Inglis as Adele Ainsworth
- Cecil Kellaway as Prescott
- Victor Sen Yung as Ong Chi Seng
- Doris Lloyd as Mrs. Cooper
The Letter FAQ
Is The Letter good?
The Letter has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 242 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Letter?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Letter rated?
The Letter is rated NR.
What movies are like The Letter?
If you liked The Letter, try Witness for the Prosecution, The Asphalt Jungle, In the Mood for Love and Laura.