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In the United States, Dear John streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 47 other countries.
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A , romance movie: , but never childish, .
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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Love brought them together. Will fate tear them apart?
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.
Romantic DramaSoldier RomanceLong Distance RelationshipWar and LoveEmotional StorytellingHeartfelt ConnectionMelancholy ThemesCharacter-DrivenAdaptation
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Is Dear John worth watching?
48
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (36).
Is Dear John okay for kids?
PG-13
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is Dear John good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Dear John plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was Dear John a box office hit?
Budget$25 million
Box office$115 million
Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $115 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.
What tropes does Dear John use?
Forgot to Pay the BillRelationship RevealDull SurpriseMr. FanserviceThe Topic of CancerIn Medias ResForever FlingDouble-Meaning TitleBeware the Quiet OnesDiving SaveThe War on TerrorLonely Funeraland 10 more
TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Forgot to Pay the Bill, Relationship Reveal, and Dull Surprise.