The Notebook

Behind every great love is a great story.

20042h 3m7.9(12,889 votes)

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to a woman with Alzheimer's. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths…

The Notebook (2004) is a romance and drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes. It stars Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, and Gena Rowlands. The film runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.9 out of 10 from 12,889 votes.

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Director

Nick Cassavetes

Cast

Ryan Gosling

Noah Calhoun

Rachel McAdams

Allie Hamilton

Gena Rowlands

Older Allie

James Garner

Older Noah 'Duke'

Joan Allen

Anne Hamilton

David Thornton

John Hamilton

James Marsden

Lon Hammond

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Is The Notebook Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Notebook

Where can I watch The Notebook?

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Who stars in The Notebook?

The Notebook stars Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands, and James Garner, and was directed by Nick Cassavetes.

How long is The Notebook?

The Notebook has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes.

When did The Notebook come out?

The Notebook was released in 2004.

What genre is The Notebook?

The Notebook is a romance and drama film.

Is The Notebook worth watching?

The Notebook holds an average audience score of 7.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.