Dear John (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 48m
A soldier and a college student fall in love during a brief encounter and attempt to maintain their relationship through letters while he is deployed overseas. The film is rated PG-13 due to mild language and mature emotional themes involving the toll of military service and a subplot regarding developmental disabilities. It is recommended for ages 13 and up as a sentimental romantic drama.
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Is Dear John appropriate for kids?
A soldier and a college student fall in love during a brief encounter and attempt to maintain their relationship through letters while he is deployed overseas. The film is rated PG-13 due to mild language and mature emotional themes involving the toll of military service and a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dear John
What happens in Dear John, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Dear John
The film does not contain any graphic sexual scenes or nudity, keeping the focus on romantic emotional intimacy. Couples share several passionate kisses and are shown embracing in various settings, but their physical interactions remain modest and consistent with the movie's sentimental tone.
Violence and gore in Dear John
There are no graphic depictions of violence or gore throughout the film. Although the story involves military deployment, the conflict is represented more through emotional tension and brief, non-graphic combat-related sequences that stay within PG-13 boundaries.
Language in Dear John
The dialogue contains occasional mild profanity and anatomical terms consistent with a PG-13 romantic drama. The language is generally restrained and used primarily to highlight emotional frustration or military camaraderie without becoming excessive or aggressive.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dear John
There is no significant use of illegal drugs, smoking, or excessive alcohol consumption depicted in the movie. Characters may be seen in social environments where beverages are present, but substance use plays no role in the plot or character development.
Mature themes in Dear John
A film about the cost of military service on relationships and family. John's father's autism is the film's most honest element. Richard Jenkins's performance as John's father is quietly extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dear John appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dear John is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. A soldier and a college student fall in love during a brief encounter and attempt to maintain their relationship through letters while he is deployed overseas. The film is rated PG-13 due to mild language and mature…
What age rating does Dear John have?
Dear John is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Dear John about?
A soldier and a college student fall in love during a brief encounter and attempt to maintain their relationship through letters while he is deployed overseas. The film is rated PG-13 due to mild language and mature emotional themes involving the toll of military service and a subplot regarding developmental…
Is there sex or nudity in Dear John?
The film does not contain any graphic sexual scenes or nudity, keeping the focus on romantic emotional intimacy. Couples share several passionate kisses and are shown embracing in various settings, but their physical interactions remain modest and consistent…
How violent is Dear John?
There are no graphic depictions of violence or gore throughout the film. Although the story involves military deployment, the conflict is represented more through emotional tension and brief, non-graphic combat-related sequences that stay within PG-13…
Is the language in Dear John appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains occasional mild profanity and anatomical terms consistent with a PG-13 romantic drama. The language is generally restrained and used primarily to highlight emotional frustration or military camaraderie without becoming excessive or…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dear John?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs, smoking, or excessive alcohol consumption depicted in the movie. Characters may be seen in social environments where beverages are present, but substance use plays no role in the plot or character development.
What mature themes appear in Dear John?
A film about the cost of military service on relationships and family. John's father's autism is the film's most honest element. Richard Jenkins's performance as John's father is quietly extraordinary.
How long is Dear John?
Dear John runs 108 minutes, directed by Lasse Hallström, released in 2010.
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