Dear John (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dear John is a 2010 romantic drama directed by Lasse Hallstrom, starring Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried and Richard Jenkins. It is partly based on Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $115 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Lasse Hallstrom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $25M
- Based on
- Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dear John About?
The premise of Dear John without spoilers, adapted from Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During spring break, a soldier named John Tyree unexpectedly falls for Savannah Curtis, a college student with a strong sense of idealism. Their romance blossoms, but John's military deployments repeatedly separate them. They maintain a connection through heartfelt letters, sharing their experiences and struggles across the distance. As time passes, their love is challenged by the realities of war and the changes they both undergo, forcing them to confront difficult choices and the ultimate cost of their devotion.
Dear John Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- asperger's syndrome
- love letter
- u.s. army
- army
- coin collector
- surfboard
- autism
- wounded soldier
- voice over letter
- father son relationship
- cancer
- dear john letter
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- kissing in the rain
- september 11 2001
- based on book
- based on novel
- character name in series title
- forename in series title
- tearjerker romance
- trailways bus
- student
- nicholas sparks
- post 9 11
- feel good romance
- college
- leave
- magnifying glass
- offset die coin
- coin blank
- humvee
- obsession
- mule coin
- jefferson nickel
- liberty standing quarter
- uh 60 blackhawk helicopter
- c 17 globemaster
- walking on a beach
- playing acoustic guitar
- lincoln head penny
- washington quarter
- infidelity
- diving
- in law
- bare chested male
- beach
- boy
- chick flick
- ice cream
- loss of father
- reading to someone
Dear John Cast
Channing Tatum leads the cast, with Amanda Seyfried and Richard Jenkins. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
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Director Lasse Hallstrom
More from Lasse Hallstrom
More films directed by Lasse Hallstrom, best-rated first: My Life as a Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Hoax and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
Dear John Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dear John 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 28% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 68% User score
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Dear John Plot Summary
What happens in Dear John from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2007, we find John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a Staff Sergeant serving in the United States Army Special Forces, lying on the ground clad in combat gear, riddled with multiple gunshot wounds. As coins cascade around him, he reflects in a voiceover on a childhood trip to the U.S. Mint, drawing a poignant parallel between himself and a coin in the military, declaring that the last thought to cross his mind before he loses consciousness was “you.”
Full summary
The whole story of Dear John, scene by scene
Dear John Box Office & Budget
Dear John grossed $115 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 4.6 times what it cost. $80 million came from the US and Canada and $35 million (30%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$115M
4.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $80M
- International
- $35M
- Budget
- $25M
Dear John Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dear John.
How Well Do You Know Dear John?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession does John Tyree serve in?
Cars in Dear John
22 cars on screen, including the 1996 Chevrolet K-1500 and the 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
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1986 Lincoln Town Car Important role -
1996 Volkswagen Jetta A3 Typ 1H Important role -
AM General HMMWV M1165 A1 Minor role
Dear John Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Milý John” and “John Thân Yêu”.
- Also known as
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- Milý John
- John Thân Yêu
- Cher John
- Das Leuchten der Stille
- Дорогой Джон
- Kedves John!
- Sevgili John
- Juntos ao Luar
- Querido John
- 分手信
- Milý Johne
- Wciąż Ją Kocham
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- ג'ון היקר
- Dragul meu John
- Αγαπημένε μου Τζον
- Haikein terveisin
- 디어 존
- Любий Джон
- С дъх на канела
- 最後一封情書
- Brangusis Džonai
- Drahý John
- Thư Tình Nơi Chiến Trận
- 親愛なるきみへ
- 分手的情書
- รักจากใจจร
- Estimat John
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Movies Like Dear John
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dear John, Sunday Dinner for a Soldier and Homecoming.
Dear John FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Dear John, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dear John?
Dear John runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Dear John released?
Dear John was released on February 5, 2010.
Who directed Dear John?
Dear John was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
More films by Lasse Hallstrom Who is in the cast of Dear John?
Dear John stars Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried and Richard Jenkins.
How much did Dear John make at the box office?
Dear John grossed $115 million worldwide ($80 million domestic, $35 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Dear John rated?
Dear John has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is Dear John based on a book?
Yes. Dear John is partly adapted from Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.
Does Dear John have a post-credit scene?
No. Dear John has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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