Wicked Little Letters
Movie • 2024 • 100 min
R
"Be careful what you post."
When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting something amiss, the town's women band together to investigate.
What viewers say
Viewers mostly enjoy this period comedy-mystery for its sharp humor, the two lead performances and the way it balances laughs with a darker streak, and audiences have been warmer to it than critics were. The main complaints are uneven pacing, a plot that some find predictable or short on originality, and a great deal of strong profanity that puts some viewers off.
Best for: Viewers who like British period comedy with a mystery at its center and don't mind very salty language.
Summary of public viewer reviews, updated October 2026.
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🎭 Cast
Olivia Colman as Edith Swan
Jessie Buckley as Rose Gooding
Anjana Vasan as Gladys Moss
Timothy Spall as Edward Swan
Gemma Jones as Victoria Swan
Malachi Kirby as Bill
Alisha Weir as Nancy Gooding
Joanna Scanlan as Ann