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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 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 Read all reviews

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Kyle M @RT77296778 Jan 26, 2026 Sympathetic dedication to a boy’s therapeutic comfort of resilience on the struggling cusps of growth is generally reverent for cheesy inspiration whilst blandly resonant, but its conceptual idea nonetheless proves this to be an enjoyable Christian watch for the demographically battled children. (B-) See more Aug 29, 2020 Very moving film with a powerful message of hope and love in the midst of tragic circumstances. Really worth watching. See more Jan 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 Aug 5, 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 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 Mar 25, 2018 A fine film for kids but that's really it. 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) 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." 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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