The Notebook (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2004, The Notebook is a drama and romance film directed by Nick Cassavetes, running about 123 minutes. “Behind every great love is a great story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. The Notebook stars Rachel McAdams as Allison "Allie" Hamilton, Ryan Gosling as Noah "Duke" Calhoun, Gena Rowlands as Old Allison "Allie" Hamilton and James Garner as Old Noah "Duke" Calhoun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Notebook has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $115.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Notebook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Notebook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Notebook (2004)?
- In US, The Notebook is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Notebook worth watching?
- The Notebook holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Notebook?
- The Notebook stars Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands, James Garner and Sam Shepard.
- When was The Notebook released?
- The Notebook was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.