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Dear John

6.820101h 48m12AMovieDramaRomanceWar

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·Toby Emmerich

Where to watch

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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 — streaming FAQ

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Dear John is streaming on Lionsgate+ and YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dear John on Netflix?

No, Dear John is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and YouTube Free.

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Dear John is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United Kingdom.