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Letter from Home

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Two evacuee children living in the United States receive a letter from their mother, Mrs Taylor, telling them of her life in Blitz-era London. Glimpses of the events of Mrs Taylor's typical day, including ration shopping and fire warden training, belie the letter's innocuous statements.

DirectorCarol Reed
WritersRodney Ackland·Arthur Boys
ProducerEdward Black

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Cast · Directed by Carol Reed

CJCelia Johnson
Celia Johnson
Mrs Taylor
KHKathleen Harrison
Kathleen Harrison
Ethel
JGJoyce Grenfell
Joyce Grenfell
Mrs Rogers
EMEdie Martin
Edie Martin
Bespectacled Shopper
ASAthene Seyler
Athene Seyler
Mrs Ashford

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Letter from Home — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Letter from Home?

Letter from Home isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Letter from Home on Netflix?

No, Letter from Home is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Letter from Home on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Letter from Home for free?

Letter from Home isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Letter from Home?

Letter from Home hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 19, 1942. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.