| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | C+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
| Run Time: | 107 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 25 May 2010 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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Dear John is rated PG-13: for some sensuality and violence.
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Cast: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins
Studio: 2010 Sony Screen Gems
Website: Official site for Dear John.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
