Dear John
“Love brought them together. Will fate tear them apart?”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official DEAR JOHN Trailer - In Theaters 2/5Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-17
Top Cast
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Amanda Seyfried
Savannah Lynn Curtis
Channing Tatum
John Tyree
Richard Jenkins
Mr. Tyree
Henry Thomas
Tim Wheddon
D.J. Cotrona
Noodles
Cullen Moss
Rooster
Gavin McCulley
Starks
Jose Lucena Jr.
Berry
Keith D. Robinson
Captain Stone
Scott Porter
Randy
Leslea Fisher
Susan
David Andrews
Mr. Curtis
Mary Rachel Quinn
Mrs. Curtis
Bryce Hayes
Yellow Shirt
R. Braeden Reed
6 Years Old Alan
Luke Benward
14 Years Old Alan
Tom Stearns
Coin Dealer #1
Michael Harding
Coin Dealer #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$115M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.6x
+$90M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Linden
- Original Score
- Deborah Lurie
- Original Title
- Dear John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $115M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Relativity Media, Temple Hill Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
Jamie Linden, Nicholas Sparks
Deborah Lurie
Terry Stacey
Kristina Boden
Marty Bowen, Toby Emmerich, Ryan Kavanaugh, Wyck Godfrey, Jeremiah Samuels
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Linden
Screenplay
Lasse Hallström
Director
Kathryn Langston Orindgreff
Costume Design
Kara Lindstrom
Production Design
Marty Bowen
Producer
Kristina Boden
Editor
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Deborah Lurie
Original Music Composer
Ryan Kavanaugh
Producer
Wyck Godfrey
Producer
Dana Campbell
Costume Design
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear John
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Dear John?
The principal cast of Dear John includes Amanda Seyfried, Channing Tatum, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, D.J. Cotrona.
When was Dear John released and how long is it?
Dear John was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dear John?
Dear John had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $115M at the worldwide box office (4.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dear John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear John was composed by Deborah Lurie.
Is Dear John based on a book or true story?
Dear John is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicholas Sparks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dear John?
Dear John holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).