To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Overview
To All the Boys I've Loved Before is a 2018 teen romantic comedy film directed by Susan Johnson, based on the 2014 novel by Jenny Han. The film stars Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey, a shy, romantic high school student. She writes secret love letters to all of her crushes. Her sister mails the letters, and Lara Jean's life is turned upside down. She pretends to date one of the recipients, Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), to avoid her real crush. The film is a sweet, funny, and charming romantic comedy. It was a massive critical and commercial success, becoming one of the most-watched films on Netflix. The film launched the careers of Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. The film explores themes of love, identity, and the importance of being true to yourself. The film spawned two sequels.