What's the Difference between To All the Boys I've Loved Before the Book and To All the Boys I've Loved Before the Movie?
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Lara Jean Covey
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Lara Jean Covey
Portrayed by: Lana Condor
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Peter Kavinsky
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Peter Kavinsky
Portrayed by: Noah Centineo
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Margo Covey
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Margo Covey
Portrayed by: Janel Parrish
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Kitty Covey
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Kitty Covey
Portrayed by: Anna Cathcart
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Christine
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Christine
Portrayed by: Madeleine Arthur
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Genevieve (Gen)
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Genevieve (Gen)
Portrayed by: Emilija Baranac
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Josh Sanderson
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Josh Sanderson
Portrayed by: Israel Broussard
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Dr. Dan Covey
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Dr. Dan Covey
Portrayed by: John Corbett
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before Book vs Movie
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In the Movie |
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Peter gives Lara Jean and Kitty a ride in his 2-seat Audi; Kitty sits on Lara Jean's lap. Later on when he gives the girls rides, he uses his mom's mini-van. Lara Jean does not like it that Peter tells Kitty that she is his boyfriend; she does not want her family to know. |
Peter drives Kitty and Lara Jean to school in his Jeep. Kitty tells Peter he can call her Katherine as they are not friends. He asks her for some of her yogurt drink, he likes it and says he will drive them to school again tomorrow if she gets him more of the drink, She says Peter can call her Kitty. Lara Jean is not concerned that Peter tells Kitty they are dating, but later she realizes that Kitty will be upset after they break up.
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Peter does not like Josh because in 7th grade Josh tattled on Peter for cheating on a test in school.
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This is not in the film.
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Josh's parents frequently fought when he was younger. Josh went to the Covey house when they were fighting. |
This does not happen in the film. |
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Peter takes Lara Jean to the party, does not get a warning from her dad. While dressing for the party, she finds a letter in Margot's closet from Josh that reveals her sister had sex with Josh. |
Peter shows up while Lara Jean is making cupcakes and reminds her she has to go with a party with him. Her dad interrupts; Peter says he is taking her to a party. Lara Jean's Dad encourages her to go. Dr. Covey tells Peter when they are alone in the kitchen "No drinking, no drugs, no hands". Peter agrees. Nothing about Margot and Josh having sex.
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This does not happen in the book. |
Gen confronts Peter about him dating Lara Jean. She takes the Lara' Jean's scrunchie from Peter; he had previously taken when he let Lara Jean's hair down. Gen ties back her hair with it and refuses to give it back. |