Dear John is a 2010 romantic drama film starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried. It is an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 2006 novel of the same name. The film follows John Tyree (Tatum), a soldier on leave, and Savannah Curtis (Seyfried), a college student, as they fall in love during a two-week leave. Though they are separated for long periods of time due to John’s service in the U.S. Army, they stay in touch through letters. The film was released on February 5, 2010, and grossed $80 million worldwide.
Dear John (2010) Plot Summary
John Tyree is a young soldier stationed in North Carolina while his father is serving overseas. One summer, he meets Savannah Curtis, a college student who is on vacation. The two develop strong feelings for each other over the course of two weeks and agree to keep in touch by exchanging letters while John served in the Army for another year.
Unfortunately, after the events of 9/11, John is asked to extend his time in the military, leaving Savannah in a state of despair. She conveys to John via a letter that she has moved on and found somebody else, leaving John in emotional turmoil.
John comes across Savannah again in America, where she reveals that her new husband, who John was friends with years ago, is gravely ill with cancer. Although they don’t pick up right away, John and Savannah ultimately come together in the last scene of the movie.
Dear John Ending Explained
Savannah and John’s relationship comes to an end during Dear John when she sends him a letter announcing her engagement. We later find out that the man Savannah is engaged to be Tim, a dear friend of John. Tim also has a son named Allan. Savannah starts building her life with Tim and Allan and gives up her dream of setting up a camp for kids with special needs.
She soon learns that Tim is diagnosed with lymphoma and dedicates her life to looking after him. Savannah also informs John about Tim’s condition through a letter. After Tim passes away, Savannah spends her time looking after her stepson Allan.
John is also back from his deployment and has no major responsibilities. He notices Savannah sitting in a coffee shop and the two reunite. While the movie does not evidently show us that John and Savannah spend the rest of their lives together, it is understood that they will.
Even though Savannah married Tim, she still loved John. And John also never lost feelings for Savannah. It is indicated at the end of Dear John that the two will reunite and take care of Allan together. This will also give Savannah the chance to fulfil her dream of starting a camp for kids with special needs.
