Dear John (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1964, Dear John is a drama and romance film directed by Lars-Magnus Lindgren, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Divorced skipper John meets Anita, a single mother, at a port and spends the weekend with her.
Who’s in it. Dear John stars Christina Schollin as Anita, Erik Hell as Yngve Lindgren, Emy Storm as Karin Lindgren and Hans Wigren as Elon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Dear John has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4 at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear John tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear John (1964)?
- In GB, Dear John is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear John worth watching?
- Dear John holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear John?
- Dear John stars Christina Schollin, Erik Hell, Emy Storm, Hans Wigren and Håkan Serner.
- When was Dear John released?
- Dear John was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.