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Dear John
🎬 Movie

Dear John

2010 · 108 min Drama Romance War
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Lasse Hallström

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried

Savannah Lynn Curtis

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

John Tyree

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Mr. Tyree

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Tim Wheddon

D.J. Cotrona

D.J. Cotrona

Noodles

Cullen Moss

Cullen Moss

Rooster

Gavin McCulley

Gavin McCulley

Starks

Jose Lucena Jr.

Jose Lucena Jr.

Berry

Keith D. Robinson

Keith D. Robinson

Captain Stone

Scott Porter

Scott Porter

Randy

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