All for Love Ending Explained: When a romance novelist is teamed with a Navy SEAL as research for her book, by a mandate from her publisher, she is less than thrilled and he is more than honest. Directed by Lee Friedlander, this 2017 romance film stars Sara Rue (Jo), alongside Steve Bacic as Colin, Teryl Rothery as Diane Shaw, Jordana Largy as Molly. With a 6.3/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of All for Love?

When a romance novelist is teamed with a Navy SEAL as research for her book, by a mandate from her publisher, she is less than thrilled and he is more than honest. However, as she works with the SEAL, she has a change of heart and learns to look at her life and writing with a different point of view.

Lee Friedlander's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Sara Rue (Jo)'s journey. However, as she works with the SEAL, she has a change of heart and learns to look at her life and writing with a different point of view.

How Does Sara Rue (Jo)'s Story End?

  • Sara Rue: Sara Rue's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Steve Bacic (Colin): Steve Bacic's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Teryl Rothery (Diane Shaw): Teryl Rothery's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of All for Love Mean?

All for Love's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Sara Rue may feel rushed. Lee Friedlander's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.