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Letters to God

Play trailer Poster for Letters to God PG,  2010,  1h 54m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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26% Tomatometer 23 Reviews 75% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
A troubled mailman (Jeffrey S.S. Johnson) befriends the family of a boy (Tanner Maguire) who copes with cancer by writing daily notes to God.
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Letters to God's heartwarming real-life story is lost in a heavy-handed drama that's too pat and oppressively earnest to effectively tug the heartstrings.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Apr 14, 2010
C+
There are so many characters basing their actions on what Jesus would do that Jesus just about deserves a co-screenwriting credit. Go to Full Review
Justin Chang Variety Apr 9, 2010
This faith-based/fact-based inspirational weepie allows no one to escape the saintlike glow of its terminally ill protagonist. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 29, 2020
2/10
It doesn't feel realistic, inspiring, or heartfelt. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 14, 2020
2.5/4.0
Never quite nails the balance between message and marketing. Go to Full Review
Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass Jan 13, 2020
4/4
Letters has so much to teach and say about dealing with adversities. The quality of the film is first rate and I can highly recommend this to families and churches everywhere. Go to Full Review
Megan Basham WORLD Oct 4, 2018
Rather than unique, messy, wrenching truth, we get a home-fried narrative wrapped in a reassuring small-town bow. Go to Full Review
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Rey S Feb 15, 2019 I love Dog so much and that is why i loved this film!!!!!!!!!! Perfect acting and a gripping story about the true love of DOG absolutely perfect!!!!!!!!! See more
Kylo W Mar 25, 2018 A fine film for kids but that's really it.
Nov 4, 2017 5+ stars. Rotten Tomatoes is exactly what they're called - ROTTEN! How do you people justify giving a movie not only praising God, but promoting CA (yes, that's the medical abbreviation for cancer from a medical professional) awareness and sharing stories of battles won over CA only 25%? Shame on all of you who contributed to that low rating. As usual & with any movie regarding God, the user score is much higher because mainstream America doesn't live in your politically correct, liberal, isolationist, self-righteous bubble. It was a very good movie full of love, courage and selflessness. no foul language, political correctness & best of all, the breaking of an addiction to alcohol. Perfect for the whole family, and you 'judges' as well if you will climb down off your little rock. You're not the masters of this universe, but mark my words - criticizing in an attempt to turn people away from a film like this, one day you will stand before God - we'll see who gets declared rotten then, only after you've waited too late. From a proud, middle class east coast Reagan Republican, Donald Trump supporter - I would give 10 stars if it were possible. You spoke your piece, now there's mine. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis A troubled mailman (Jeffrey S.S. Johnson) befriends the family of a boy (Tanner Maguire) who copes with cancer by writing daily notes to God.
Director
David Nixon, Patrick Doughtie
Producer
David Nixon, Kim Dawson
Screenwriter
Sandra Thrift, Patrick Doughtie, Art D'Alessandro, Cullen Douglas
Distributor
Vivendi Entertainment
Production Co
Possibility Pictures
Rating
PG (Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 9, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.8M
Runtime
1h 54m
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