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Dear John (2010)

“Love brought them together. Will fate tear them apart?”

6.8/10 · 4,345 votes 1h 48m pg-13 RomanceDramaWar

#85 of 247 films from 2010 #689 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Written by Nicholas Sparks, Jamie Linden

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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.

Cast

Amanda Seyfriedas Savannah Lynn Curtis
Channing Tatumas John Tyree
Richard Jenkinsas Mr. Tyree
Henry Thomasas Tim Wheddon
D.J. Cotronaas Noodles
Cullen Mossas Rooster
Gavin McCulleyas Starks
Jose Lucena Jr.as Berry
Keith D. Robinsonas Captain Stone
Scott Porteras Randy
Leslea Fisheras Susan
David Andrewsas Mr. Curtis
Mary Rachel Quinnas Mrs. Curtis
Bryce Hayesas Yellow Shirt

Facts

Release dateFebruary 4, 2010
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresRomance, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$114,977,104 (4.6× budget)
IMDbtt0989757

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Questions

How long is Dear John?
Dear John runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Dear John worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 4,345 votes, which places it #85 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 66%) and #689 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Dear John?
Dear John was directed by Lasse Hallström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), A Dog's Purpose (2017).
Who stars in Dear John?
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; Cullen Moss as Rooster.
What is Dear John rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dear John?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26445.

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