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Letters to God

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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 04/14/2010
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 04/09/2010
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 11/29/2020
2/10
It doesn't feel realistic, inspiring, or heartfelt. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/14/2020
2.5/4.0
Never quite nails the balance between message and marketing. Go to Full Review Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass 01/13/2020
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 10/04/2018
Rather than unique, messy, wrenching truth, we get a home-fried narrative wrapped in a reassuring small-town bow. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/29/2020 Very moving film with a powerful message of hope and love in the midst of tragic circumstances. Really worth watching. See more 01/22/2020 You need to watch this movie...with your heart...not your eyes! You don't need to have a sick child to pray or believe in God's infinite grace and wisdom. Get your Kleenex ready... turns out my eyes just kept expelling something called tears! See more 08/05/2019 A bit heavy-handed and may even come off for some as preachy but the story is definitely a part heartwarming, part poignant one that can leave some families in tears and devastation. I'm sure this movie is miles better than some of the movies that come out of Pure Flix. See more 02/15/2019 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 03/25/2018 A fine film for kids but that's really it. See more 11/04/2017 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 Read all reviews
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David Nixon

Director

Patrick Doughtie

Director

Robyn Lively

Maddy

Jeffrey Johnson

Brady

Tanner Maguire

Tyler

Maree Cheatham

Olivia

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Letters to God

Letters to God (2010) Letters to God (2010) (L-R) Bailee Madison as Samantha, Ralph Waite as Cornelius Perryfield and Tanner Maguire as Tyler in "Letters to God." (L-R) Bailee Madison as Samantha and Tanner Maguire as Tyler in "Letters to God." (L-R) Director David Nixon, Bailee Madison, co-director/writer Patrick Doughtie and Tanner Maguire on the set of "Letters to God." (L-R) Jeffrey S.S. Johnson as Brady and Robyn Lively as Maddy in "Letters to God." Tanner Maguire as Tyler in "Letters to God." View more photos

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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