To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Kernel Score: 86% · 8,665 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2018-08-17
Runtime: 100 minutes
Is To All the Boys I've Loved Before worth watching?
Worth watching. A sweet teen romance about a girl whose secret love letters get sent out by mistake. Lana Condor is charming, and it's warm and funny without being cynical, though the plot is predictable.
Watch it if you
- like gentle teen romantic comedies
- want an easy, feel-good watch
- enjoy fake-dating setups
Skip it if you
- want a romance with surprises
- dislike high-school settings
Best for: Girls' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch To All the Boys I've Loved Before
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that To All the Boys I've Loved Before is a PG-13 teen romantic comedy about secret love letters being accidentally sent out.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021) — 86%: The series' conclusion, with the same warm tone.
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- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Warm, funny coming-out and romance story.
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Director
Susan Johnson
Cast
- Lana Condor as Lara Jean Song Covey
- Noah Centineo as Peter Kavinsky
- Israel Broussard as Josh Sanderson
- Janel Parrish as Margot Song Covey
- Anna Cathcart as Katherine "Kitty" Song Covey
- Andrew Bachelor as Greg Rivera
- Trezzo Mahoro as Lucas James
- Emilija Baranac as Genevieve
- Madeleine Arthur as Christine
- John Corbett as Daniel Covey
To All the Boys I've Loved Before FAQ
Is To All the Boys I've Loved Before worth watching?
Worth watching. A sweet teen romance about a girl whose secret love letters get sent out by mistake. Lana Condor is charming, and it's warm and funny without being cynical, though the plot is predictable.
Where can I watch To All the Boys I've Loved Before?
In the US you can stream To All the Boys I've Loved Before on Netflix.
Is To All the Boys I've Loved Before OK for kids?
To All the Boys I've Loved Before is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that To All the Boys I've Loved Before is a PG-13 teen romantic comedy about secret love letters being accidentally sent out.
What movies are like To All the Boys I've Loved Before?
If you liked To All the Boys I've Loved Before, try To All the Boys: Always and Forever, The Half of It, Crazy Rich Asians and Love, Simon.