Love Letter (1995)
Love Letter is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Love Letter has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese films never see. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 276 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 117-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 1h 57m on it?
1h 57m of Japanese drama with romance threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 276 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Hiroko attends the memorial service of her fiancé, Itsuki Fujii, who died in a mountain-climbing incident. Although Itsuki's mother says that their old house is gone, Hiroko records the address listed under his name in his yearbook and sends him a letter. Surprisingly, she receives a reply, and discovers it came from his old classmate, a girl who also happens to be called Itsuki Fujii.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 57m |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shunji Iwai
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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