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Letters from Iwo Jima
MOVIHERO READ
Steady action with a balanced watch profile. Best if a japanese perspective on the pacific war.
75.1/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
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75.1/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Letters from Iwo Jima.
MoviHero lists December 9, 2006 as the release date for Letters from Iwo Jima. Clint Eastwood is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ken Watanabe as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, Kazunari Ninomiya as Private Saigo, Tsuyoshi Ihara as Colonel Baron Nishi, Ryo Kase as Private Shimizu. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 9, 2006
GenresDrama · Action · War
Runtime2h 21m
DirectorClint Eastwood
CastKen Watanabe as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, Kazunari Ninomiya as Private Saigo, Tsuyoshi Ihara as Colonel Baron Nishi, Ryo Kase as Private Shimizu
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Letters from Iwo Jima right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Letters from Iwo Jima runs 2h 21m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 75.1/100 (7.505/10) from 2,414 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Letters from Iwo Jima?
Letters from Iwo Jima follows Japanese soldiers preparing for a battle they may not survive. Their memories and correspondence give the military setting a personal weight beyond the movements of the fighting.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Letters from Iwo Jima follows Japanese soldiers preparing for a battle they may not survive
02a Japanese perspective on the Pacific War
03a war drama interested in the men behind the orders
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.
01Pacing7/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a Japanese perspective on the Pacific War
02a war drama interested in the men behind the orders
THINK TWICE IF
01you are avoiding battlefield violence
02you want a fast and uncomplicated action film
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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