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The Notebook
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Nick Cassavetes. With Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Notebook.
MoviHero lists June 25, 2004 as the release date for The Notebook. Nick Cassavetes is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ryan Gosling as Noah Calhoun, Rachel McAdams as Allie Hamilton, Gena Rowlands as Older Allie, James Garner as Older Noah 'Duke'. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 25, 2004
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime2h 3m
DirectorNick Cassavetes
CastRyan Gosling as Noah Calhoun, Rachel McAdams as Allie Hamilton, Gena Rowlands as Older Allie, James Garner as Older Noah 'Duke'
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Notebook right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Notebook runs 2h 3m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 13,024 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Touching! Despite evidently not watching this until today, I've always heard about the sad tag that many associate with 'The Notebook' - and I can…”
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“A gently touching look at an elderly couple who must deal with present day mental illness told through a retrospective of their not uneventful lives.”
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“Love story in the 1940s near the coast of South Carolina An aged man at a nursing home (James Garner) reads a romantic tale of…”
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“My wife and I, being of a certain age, find this film to be one of the most poignant and heartwarming love stories ever read…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You know I want to give you all the things you want. But I can't. Because they're gone. They're broken.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherOlder Noah 'Duke'Older Noah 'Duke' appears in The Notebook (2004).Open character guide otherAllie HamiltonAllie Hamilton appears in The Notebook (2004).Open character guide otherNoah CalhounNoah Calhoun appears in The Notebook (2004).Open character guide otherOlder AllieOlder Allie appears in The Notebook (2004).Open character guide otherAnne HamiltonAnne Hamilton appears in The Notebook (2004).Open character guide
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