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COMEDY . 1999 . 1h 28m . 5.1/10

The Love Letter_

"Comedy that pushes the envelope"

In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and unsigned. As the letter falls into different hands, residents of the small town to eye one another with renewed interest - wondering who it's for and who it's from. Determined to find the letter's author, Helen MacFarquhar begins a quest that will open her life to a new chapter involving two decidedly different men: George, an old friend from her past, and Johnny, a young man very much in her present. Unexpectedly, one mysterious love note has the power to unlock some startling secrets, leaving a trail of wonderful surprises as it turns an entire town upside down.

Starring Kate Capshaw, Blythe Danner, Ellen DeGeneres
5.1/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Comedy that pushes the envelope

In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and unsigned. As the letter falls into different hands, residents of the small town to eye one another with renewed interest - wondering who it's for and who it's from. Determined to find the letter's author, Helen MacFarquhar begins a quest that will open her life to a new chapter involving two decidedly different men: George, an old friend from her past, and Johnny, a young man very much in her present. Unexpectedly, one mysterious love note has the power to unlock some startling secrets, leaving a trail of wonderful surprises as it turns an entire town upside down.

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Cast
Kate Capshaw stars as Helen in The Love Letter.
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Year context
The Love Letter was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and uns...
The Love Letter is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

CAST (20)

Kate Capshaw
Kate Capshaw
Helen
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Lillian
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres
Janet
Geraldine McEwan
Geraldine McEwan
Miss Scattergoods
Julianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson
Jennifer
Tom Everett Scott
Tom Everett Scott
Johnny
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck
George
Gloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart
Eleanor
Bill Buell
Bill Buell
Officer Dan
Alice Drummond
Alice Drummond
Postal Clerk
Erik Jensen
Erik Jensen
Ray
MA
Margaret Ann Brady
Selma
Jessica Capshaw
Jessica Capshaw
Kelly
WC
Walter Covell
Post Office Customer
Patrick Donnelly
Patrick Donnelly
Bookstore Customer
Lucas Hall
Lucas Hall
Garbage Man
CH
Christian Harmony
Garbage Man
CN
Christopher Nee
Garbage Man
MR
Marilyn Rockafellow
Vivian
BS
Breanne Smith
Emily

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (70 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Love Letter about?
In the sleepy New England town of Loblolly By The Sea, a letter has arrived that is going to wake things up. It is a love letter - ardent, sensual... and unsigned. As the letter falls into different hands, residents of the small town to eye one another with renewed interest - wondering who it's for and who it's from. Determined to find the letter's author, Helen MacFarquhar begins a quest that will open her life to a new chapter involving two decidedly different men: George, an old friend from her past, and Johnny, a young man very much in her present. Unexpectedly, one mysterious love note has the power to unlock some startling secrets, leaving a trail of wonderful surprises as it turns an entire town upside down.
How long is The Love Letter?
The Love Letter has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Love Letter?
The cast of The Love Letter includes Kate Capshaw, Blythe Danner, Ellen DeGeneres, Geraldine McEwan, Julianne Nicholson.
What is the rating of The Love Letter?
The Love Letter has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 70 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance
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