To All the Boys I've Loved Before (film)

To All the Boys I've Loved Before is a 2018 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Susan Johnson and based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Jenny Han. The film stars Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey, a teenage girl who writes love letters to all the boys she has ever had a crush on. Unbeknownst to her, these letters are mailed out, causing chaos in her life and forcing her to confront her feelings.

The plot centers around Lara Jean's attempts to manage the fallout from the letters, particularly her fake relationship with Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) to make his ex-girlfriend jealous. The film explores themes of first love, teenage anxieties, family relationships, and identity.

Released on Netflix on August 17, 2018, To All the Boys I've Loved Before was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its charming story, diverse cast, and relatable portrayal of teenage life. The film is considered a significant entry in the teen romantic comedy genre and is credited with contributing to a resurgence in the popularity of the genre.

Two sequels, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) and To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021), were subsequently released on Netflix, completing a trilogy based on Jenny Han's book series.