Rotten Tomatoes Submit search Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

Root Letter

Play trailer 1:35 Poster for Root Letter 2022 1h 28m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 3 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Based on a best-selling Japanese video-game. High schoolers Carlos (Danny Ramirez) and Sarah (Keana Marie) connected first as pen-pals until Sarah suddenly stops writing. A year later a shocking new letter arrives. Carlos knows he must find Sarah even if it means risking his life.
Watch on Fandango Stream Now

Where to Watch

Root Letter

Critics Reviews

View More
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 09/04/2022
C-
This little drama exhibits a yearning for depth which its messy structure, stodgy pace and uneven acting sabotage. But it’s not a total loss: there are some glimmers of future promise along the way. Go to Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee 08/31/2022
C
The actual mystery is wispy and confusing, and the connection between the two characters who never meet is nebulous, despite the actors' best efforts. Go to Full Review Sumner Forbes Film Threat 08/25/2022
8.5/5
A darkly suspenseful and engaging thriller made successful by a memorable performance from Keana Marie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View More
Jessica T @Juniper_Barg 09/10/2022 A deftly crafted film, filled with beauty and heartache. See more Read all reviews
Root Letter

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

Sonja O'Hara

Director

Danny Ramirez

Carlos Alvarez

Keana Marie

Sarah Blake

Lydia Hearst

Karen Blake

Sam A Coleman

Jackson

Mark St. Cyr

Actor
View All

Root Letter

Root Letter: Trailer 1 Root Letter: Trailer 1 1:35 Now Playing View more videos
View All

Root Letter

Root Letter (2022) Root Letter (2022) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Based on a best-selling Japanese video-game. High schoolers Carlos (Danny Ramirez) and Sarah (Keana Marie) connected first as pen-pals until Sarah suddenly stops writing. A year later a shocking new letter arrives. Carlos knows he must find Sarah even if it means risking his life.
Director
Sonja O'Hara
Producer
Kat McPhee, Annmarie Sairrino, Moeko Suzuki
Screenwriter
David Ebeltoft
Distributor
Entertainment Squad
Production Co
Ammo Entertainment, Kadokawa Game Studio
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2022
Runtime
1h 28m
Join The Newsletter Join The Newsletter Cookie Settings