Dear Rosie

Dear Rosie is a 1990 British short film directed by Peter Cattaneo from a script by Peter Morgan and Mark Wadlow. The plot follows Rosie, an unsuccessful novelist who begins receiving letters from overweight people after her agent publishes her diet tips. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Directed by Peter Cattaneo, Dear Rosie leans on a strong ensemble — Fiona Victory, Terence Wilton, Remy Beard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.