The Letters Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Epic Life Story of Mother Teresa

Amy Renner

Last modified: Feb. 10, 2016

The Letters

Release Date: Friday, December 4, 2015 Limited

Director: William Riead

Starring: Juliet Stevenson • Max von Sydow • Rutger Hauer

PG N/A

4.4 / 5.0

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Mother Teresa, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is considered one of the greatest humanitarians of modern times. Her selfless commitment changed hearts, lives and inspired millions throughout the world. The Letters, as told through personal letters she wrote over the last 40 years of her life, reveal a troubled and vulnerable women who grew to feel an isolation and an abandonment by God. The story is told from the point of view of a Vatican priest charged with the task of investigating acts and events following her death. He recounts her life’s work, her political oppression, her religious zeal and her unbreakable spirit.

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Who stars in The Letters – Cast List

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Juliet Stevenson
... Mother Theresa

Bend It Like Beckham, Diana
M
Max von Sydow
Shutter Island, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Rutger Hauer
Batman Begins, Samson

Who is making The Letters – Crew List

Director: William Riead
Screenwriter: William Riead

Studio: Freestyle Releasing
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Letters

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2015

Completed

Changed The Letters movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material including some images of human suffering
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The Epic Life Story of Mother Teresa
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Letters Trailers and Clips

The Letters

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The Letters Release Date: When was the film released?

The Letters was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 4 , 2015. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Krampus, The Lady in the Van and Macbeth. As a limited release, The Letters was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.