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Dear John(2010)

1h 48mDrama, Romance, WarEnglish
6.8/10
4,293 user ratings

Love brought them together. Will fate tear them apart?

Overview

While Sergeant John Tyree is home on two weeks leave from Germany, he meets Savannah after he dives into the ocean to retrieve Savannah's purse that had fallen off a pier. John eventually falls in love with Savannah, who promises to write to him until he returns from overseas.

Director

Lasse Hallström

Studio

Screen Gems

Budget

$25M

Revenue

$115M

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Cast

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

as Savannah Lynn Curtis

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

as John Tyree

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

as Mr. Tyree

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

as Tim Wheddon

D.J. Cotrona

D.J. Cotrona

as Noodles

Cullen Moss

Cullen Moss

as Rooster

Gavin McCulley

Gavin McCulley

as Starks

Jose Lucena Jr.

Jose Lucena Jr.

as Berry

Keith D. Robinson

Keith D. Robinson

as Captain Stone

Scott Porter

Scott Porter

as Randy

Leslea Fisher

Leslea Fisher

as Susan

David Andrews

as Mr. Curtis

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2010

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$25M

Box Office

$115M

Production Companies

Screen Gems • Relativity Media • Temple Hill Entertainment

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Where can I watch Dear John?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dear John (2010).

What is Dear John about?

While Sergeant John Tyree is home on two weeks leave from Germany, he meets Savannah after he dives into the ocean to retrieve Savannah's purse that had fallen off a pier. John eventually falls in love with Savannah, who promises to write to him until he returns from overseas.

Who directed Dear John?

Dear John was directed by Lasse Hallström and released in 2010. It is a drama, romance, war film.

How long is Dear John?

Dear John has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

Who stars in Dear John?

The cast of Dear John includes Amanda Seyfried as Savannah Lynn Curtis, Channing Tatum as John Tyree, Richard Jenkins as Mr. Tyree, Henry Thomas as Tim Wheddon, D.J. Cotrona as Noodles and more.

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