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The Notebook (2004)

โ€œBehind every great love is a great story.โ€

7.9/10 ยท 12,889 votes 2h 3m pg-13 RomanceDrama

#8 of 179 films from 2004 #63 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Nick Cassavetes ยท Written by Nicholas Sparks, Jeremy Leven, Jan Sardi

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ryan Goslingas Noah Calhoun
Rachel McAdamsas Allie Hamilton
Gena Rowlandsas Older Allie
James Garneras Older Noah 'Duke'
Joan Allenas Anne Hamilton
David Thorntonas John Hamilton
James Marsdenas Lon Hammond
Kevin Connollyas Fin
Sam Shepardas Frank Calhoun
Starletta DuPoisas Nurse Esther
Ed Gradyas Harry
Jennifer Echolsas Nurse Selma
Heather Wahlquistas Sara Tuffington
Cullen Mossas Bodee

Facts

Release dateJune 25, 2004
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$29,000,000
Box office$115,600,000 (4.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0332280

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Questions

How long is The Notebook?
The Notebook runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The Notebook worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 12,889 votes, which places it #8 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 96%) and #63 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Notebook?
The Notebook was directed by Nick Cassavetes. Other well-rated titles by the same director: My Sister's Keeper (2009), John Q (2002), Alpha Dog (2006).
Who stars in The Notebook?
Ryan Gosling as Noah Calhoun; Rachel McAdams as Allie Hamilton; Gena Rowlands as Older Allie; James Garner as Older Noah 'Duke'; Joan Allen as Anne Hamilton; David Thornton as John Hamilton.
What is The Notebook rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Notebook?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18132.

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