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The Letters

Play trailer 2:15 Poster for The Letters PG 2015 1h 59m Biography History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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On Sept. 10, 1946, Mother Teresa (Juliet Stevenson) receives a message from God that tells her to help the poor, the sick and the downtrodden. Her new purpose initially causes conflict with the Roman Catholic Church and the government of India. After her death, a Vatican priest begins to recount her life's work, her political oppression and her unbreakable spirit. As her story unfolds through 40 years of personal letters, history remembers her as one of the world's greatest humanitarians.

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The Letters tries to honor Mother Teresa with an unstintingly positive portrayal of her life and works, but ends up smothering a fascinating real-life story under a bland hagiography.

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Godfrey Cheshire RogerEbert.com 12/04/2015
1/4
A drama in which belief is reduced to well-meaning but inert treacle. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom 12/04/2015
B
Her accomplishments are even more impressive once we learn how fiercely she wrestled with God. Go to Full Review Ken Jaworowski New York Times 12/03/2015
Struggles aren't ignored here; they're just surmounted with patience and devotion. That may be a good strategy in life, but it can be static to watch on screen. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 11/29/2019
[Juliet] Stevenson plays Mother Teresa from age 35 to 70 with a believability and resonance that radiates from within. The depth of conviction and humility which she imbues in the character took my breath away... Powerful fragility at its finest. Go to Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 08/06/2018
Instead, what we have here is a fair, melodramatic biopic that underwhelms when compared to what truly great work Mother Teresa accomplished. Go to Full Review Richard James Havis South China Morning Post 08/23/2016
2.5/5
The film presents a meek and mild story which emphasises a cloying niceness, and even brings a rosy hue to the extreme suffering of the poor in India. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen J @RT55324942 12/31/2017 Mother Teresa is one of my heroes. This film makes you feel like your in the events. See more 05/12/2017 This movie was a bit of a let down. I truly believe that Mother Teresa deserves to have movies made about her, but this one seems slow and sluggish. However, I think that the worst thing about it is that it wasn't as informative as I was hoping for. It has a few good moments, but ultimately I was not impressed with it. See more 03/31/2017 Mother Theresa is a Saint and this film is about her devotion to Christ and her calling to Love the poor and destitute in society....it's an inspiration and a joy to watch because it's not just another Hollywood movie. 4 stars See more 02/18/2017 interesting look at the life of Mother Theresa, but, the movie isn't terribly exciting See more 11/28/2016 Simple without fireworks but keeps plot in line See more 09/06/2016 Mother Teresa is a saint, you know? I like her so much that this movie is my favorite, because it's so loving,= and dramatical. And someone dislikes this movie will go to HELL!!!! (I'm a Catholic, dislikers are athiests) See more Read all reviews
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William Riead

Director

Juliet Stevenson

Mother Teresa

Max von Sydow

Father Celeste van Exem

Rutger Hauer

Benjamin Praagh

Priya Darshini

Shubashini Das

Kranti Redkar

Deepa Ambereesh

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Synopsis On Sept. 10, 1946, Mother Teresa (Juliet Stevenson) receives a message from God that tells her to help the poor, the sick and the downtrodden. Her new purpose initially causes conflict with the Roman Catholic Church and the government of India. After her death, a Vatican priest begins to recount her life's work, her political oppression and her unbreakable spirit. As her story unfolds through 40 years of personal letters, history remembers her as one of the world's greatest humanitarians.
Director
William Riead
Producer
William Riead, Lisa Riead, Tony Cordeaux
Screenwriter
William Riead
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Rating
PG (Thematic Material|Some Images of Human Suffering)
Genre
Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 4, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)