Dear John (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Dear John is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Dear John is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Two series and a special were broadcast between 1986 and 1987. The title refers to 'Dear John' letters, girls to their boyfriends breaking off a relationship. John discovers in the opening episode that his wife is leaving him for a friend, and he is forced to find lodgings. In desperation, he attends the 1-2-1 Singles Club and finds other members mostly social misfits. In 1988, an American adaptation of the same name was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch. It lasted for four seasons.
Who’s in it. Dear John stars Ralph Bates as John Lacey, Peter Blake as Kirk St Moritz, Peter Denyer as Ralph Dring and Rachel Bell as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Dear John has been warmly received by audiences.
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 (1986)?
- 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 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear John?
- Dear John stars Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Peter Denyer, Rachel Bell and Belinda Lang.
- When was Dear John released?
- Dear John was released in 1986.