How long is Dear John?

Dear John is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Dear John rated?

Dear John is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Dear John (2010) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 4,360 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Released: February 4, 2010
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 4,360 votes
Director: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Channing Tatum, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Dear John?: Dear John is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dear John rated?: Dear John is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Dear John a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Dear John?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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