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Dear John

6.820101h 48mMovieDramaRomanceWar

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.

DirectorLasse Hallström
WriterJamie Linden
ProducersMarty Bowen·Ryan Kavanaugh

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lasse Hallström

ASAmanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried
Savannah Lynn Curtis
CTChanning Tatum
Channing Tatum
John Tyree
RJRichard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Mr. Tyree
HTHenry Thomas
Henry Thomas
Tim Wheddon
DCD.J. Cotrona
D.J. Cotrona
Noodles
CMCullen Moss
Cullen Moss
Rooster
GMGavin McCulley
Gavin McCulley
Starks
JJJose Lucena Jr.
Jose Lucena Jr.
Berry
KRKeith D. Robinson
Keith D. Robinson
Captain Stone
SPScott Porter
Scott Porter
Randy
LFLeslea Fisher
Leslea Fisher
Susan
DADavid Andrews
David Andrews
Mr. Curtis

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Dear John is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Lionsgate+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

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Yes — Dear John is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

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