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The Notebook(2004)

2h 3mRomance, DramaEnglish
7.9/10
12,585 user ratings

Behind every great love is a great story.

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.

Director

Nick Cassavetes

Studio

New Line Cinema

Budget

$29M

Revenue

$116M

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Cast

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling

as Noah Calhoun

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

as Allie Hamilton

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

as Older Allie

James Garner

James Garner

as Older Noah "Duke"

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

as Anne Hamilton

David Thornton

David Thornton

as John Hamilton

James Marsden

James Marsden

as Lon Hammond

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

as Fin

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

as Frank Calhoun

Starletta DuPois

Starletta DuPois

as Nurse Esther

Ed Grady

as Harry

Jennifer Echols

Jennifer Echols

as Nurse Selma

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2004

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

English

Rating

7.9 / 10

Budget

$29M

Box Office

$116M

Production Companies

New Line Cinema • Avery Pix • Gran Via Productions

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What is The Notebook 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.

Who directed The Notebook?

The Notebook was directed by Nick Cassavetes and released in 2004. It is a romance, drama film.

How long is The Notebook?

The Notebook has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

Who stars in The Notebook?

The cast of The Notebook includes 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 and more.

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