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Overview

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.

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WICKED LITTLE LETTERS | Official Red Band Trailer | STUDIOCANAL

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Olivia Colman

Jessie Buckley

Anjana Vasan

Timothy Spall

Director:

Thea Sharrock

Writer:

Jonny Sweet

Release Date:

2024-02-23

Run Time:

100m

Tagline:

Be careful what you post.

Genres:

Comedy Drama Mystery

Keywords:

cheerful hilarious

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 12,600,000.00 $

Revenue: 27,219,729.00 $

Vote Average: 6.9/10

Vote Count: 657 Votes

Movie Popularity: 3.1515

Spoken Languages: English

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- 29 April 2026 at 9:25 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Set in a 1920s seaside town, this is an honest and foul-mouthed comedy based on a true scandal that rocked a small community. Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) is a deeply pious woman who begins receiving letters filled with the most creative and aggressive profanity imaginable. Naturally, everyone suspects her neighbor, the rowdy and outspoken Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). As Rose faces losing her daughter and her freedom, a group of local women suspect something isn't right and launch their own high-quality investigation. It’s a legendary battle of wits and insults that peels back the layers of repressed British society. THE PROS The chemistry between Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley is a total winner. Colman plays the repressed, "perfect" victim with sincere perfection, while Buckley is absolute quality as the chaotic, sweary Rose. It earns an 8/10 because the dialogue is a total banger; hearing the most polite-looking people in the 1920s reel off legendary strings of insults is a high-quality comedic treat. The film is a sincere look at the limitations placed on women of the era, handled with enough wit and banter to keep it from feeling heavy. It hits the 8/10 mark because it’s a high-quality, honest ensemble piece that doesn't overstay its welcome, keeping the pace tight and the laughs consistent. Anjana Vasan is also a legendary shout as "Woman Policeman" Gladys Moss, providing a grounding and funny performance. THE CONS It misses the "epic status" marks because the central mystery is a bit of a slow-roller—you’ll likely guess the culprit long before the characters do. While the performances are legendary, the script sticks to a fairly safe, high-quality formula for British period comedies without pushing the boundaries into something truly revolutionary. The middle part can feel a touch repetitive as the letters keep arriving, and some of the side characters feel a bit quality-deficient in terms of depth. It lands an 8 because it’s a solid, high-quality shout, but it doesn't quite have the grit for a 9. THE VERDICT An 8/10. A high-quality, sincere, and hilarious comedy that is a winner for anyone who appreciates a good old-fashioned British farce. It’s an honest and fun banger that proves you can never go wrong with a legendary cast and a few well-placed swear words. A total shout for a night in when you need a laugh and some high-quality banter. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • True Story: To keep the film honest, the script actually used many of the real-life insults found in the original letters from the 1920s Littlehampton scandal. The high-quality "profanity" wasn't just made up for the screen—it was historically accurate. • Reunion: This film is a high-quality reunion for Colman and Buckley, who previously shared a role in *The Lost Daughter*. Their rapport is legendary, and it shows in every scene they share. • Location Work: The production filmed in the high-quality, real-life locations of Arundel and Worthing to maintain an honest 1920s coastal feel. The sets were absolute quality, capturing the cramped, nosey nature of the neighborhoods that fueled the scandal. THE VIBE Like a cup of Earl Grey spiked with gin. It smells of old stationery, lavender soap, and the metallic tang of a sharp, secret nib.

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WICKED LITTLE LETTERS | Official Red Band Trailer | STUDIOCANAL

Cast

Olivia Colman

Jessie Buckley

Anjana Vasan

Timothy Spall

Gemma Jones

Malachi Kirby

Alisha Weir

Joanna Scanlan

Eileen Atkins

Lolly Adefope

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 10:25 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

THE SUMMARY
Set in a 1920s seaside town, this is an honest and foul-mouthed comedy based on a true scandal that rocked a small community. Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) is a deeply pious woman who begins receiving letters filled with the most creative and aggressive profanity imaginable. Naturally, everyone suspects her neighbor, the rowdy and outspoken Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). As Rose faces losing her daughter and her freedom, a group of local women suspect something isn’t right and launch their own high-quality investigation. It’s a legendary battle of wits and insults that peels back the layers of repressed British society.

THE PROS
The chemistry between Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley is a total winner. Colman plays the repressed, “perfect” victim with sincere perfection, while Buckley is absolute quality as the chaotic, sweary Rose. It earns an 8/10 because the dialogue is a total banger; hearing the most polite-looking people in the 1920s reel off legendary strings of insults is a high-quality comedic treat. The film is a sincere look at the limitations placed on women of the era, handled with enough wit and banter to keep it from feeling heavy. It hits the 8/10 mark because it’s a high-quality, honest ensemble piece that doesn’t overstay its welcome, keeping the pace tight and the laughs consistent. Anjana Vasan is also a legendary shout as “Woman Policeman” Gladys Moss, providing a grounding and funny performance.

THE CONS
It misses the “epic status” marks because the central mystery is a bit of a slow-roller—you’ll likely guess the culprit long before the characters do. While the performances are legendary, the script sticks to a fairly safe, high-quality formula for British period comedies without pushing the boundaries into something truly revolutionary. The middle part can feel a touch repetitive as the letters keep arriving, and some of the side characters feel a bit quality-deficient in terms of depth. It lands an 8 because it’s a solid, high-quality shout, but it doesn’t quite have the grit for a 9.

THE VERDICT
An 8/10. A high-quality, sincere, and hilarious comedy that is a winner for anyone who appreciates a good old-fashioned British farce. It’s an honest and fun banger that proves you can never go wrong with a legendary cast and a few well-placed swear words. A total shout for a night in when you need a laugh and some high-quality banter.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• True Story: To keep the film honest, the script actually used many of the real-life insults found in the original letters from the 1920s Littlehampton scandal. The high-quality “profanity” wasn’t just made up for the screen—it was historically accurate.

• Reunion: This film is a high-quality reunion for Colman and Buckley, who previously shared a role in *The Lost Daughter*. Their rapport is legendary, and it shows in every scene they share.

• Location Work: The production filmed in the high-quality, real-life locations of Arundel and Worthing to maintain an honest 1920s coastal feel. The sets were absolute quality, capturing the cramped, nosey nature of the neighborhoods that fueled the scandal.

THE VIBE
Like a cup of Earl Grey spiked with gin. It smells of old stationery, lavender soap, and the metallic tang of a sharp, secret nib.

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