Dear John (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, Dear John is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Dear John starred Judd Hirsch as easygoing Drake Prep high school teacher John Lacey who is dumped by his wife, Wendy, via a Dear John letter. Wendy ends up with everything in the divorce settlement, including custody of the couple's son, forcing John to move into an apartment in Ozone Park, Queens. John soon joins the One-2-One Club, a self help group for divorced, widowed or lonely people. The group is led by Louise (Jane Carr), a sex-obsessed British woman. Other members of the group include Kate McCarron (Isabella Hofmann), a sweet divorcée; Kirk Morris (Jere Burns), a cocky ladies' man; Ralph Drang (Harry Groener), a shy and neurotic tollbooth collector; Bonnie Philbert (Billie Bird), a feisty senior citizen; and Tom, Mrs. Philbert's quiet boyfriend (Tom Willett).
Who’s in it. Dear John stars Judd Hirsch as John Lacey, Jere Burns as Kirk Morris, Jane Carr as Louise Mercer and Isabella Hofmann as Kate McCarron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dear John has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear John (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear John change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear John worth watching?
- Dear John holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear John?
- Dear John stars Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Isabella Hofmann and Harry Groener.
- When was Dear John released?
- Dear John was released in 1988.