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The Notebook (2004)

PG_13  123 min  -  Drama | Romance | War   -  25 June 2004 (USA)
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A poor and passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman and gives her a sense of freedom. They soon are separated by their social differences.

Director:

Nick Cassavetes

Writers:

Jeremy Leven (screenplay), Jan Sardi (adaptation), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Ivey Tim Ivey ...
Starletta DuPois ...
James Garner ...
Gena Rowlands ...
Sam Shepard ...
Anthony-Michael Q. Thomas Anthony-Michael Q. Thomas ...
Nurse Keith
Joan Allen ...
Ed Grady ...
Renée Amber Renée Amber ...
Nurse at Counter
Jennifer Echols ...
Geoffrey Knight Geoffrey Knight ...
Barker
Kevin Connolly ...
Fin
Ryan Gosling ...
Noah
Heather Wahlquist ...
Sara Tuffington
Rachel McAdams ...
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Storyline

The movie focuses on an old man reading a story to an old woman in a nursing home. The story he reads follows two young lovers named Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun, who meet one evening at a carnival. But they are separated by Allie's parents who dissaprove of Noah's unwealthy family, and move Allie away. After waiting for Noah to write her for several years, Allie meets and gets engaged to a handsome young soldier named Lon. Allie, then, with her love for Noah still alive, stops by Noah's 200-year-old home that he restored for her, "to see if he's okay". It is evident that they still have feelings for each other, and Allie has to choose between her fiancé and her first love. Written by Jessica Cymerman  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Love | Nursing Home | Carnival | Old Woman | Old Man  | See more »

Taglines:

Behind every great love is a great story.

Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexuality See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Diario de una pasión See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$29,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,464,745 (USA) (27 June 2004) (2303 Screens)

Gross:

$115,603,229 (Worldwide) (21 November 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Background music for the original theatrical trailer for this film featured music from 'Rachel Portman (I)' 's score for The Cider House Rules . See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Noah and Allie watch the film "Lil' Abner" in the summer of 1940. This film was not released until November of that year. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Nurse Selma: Excuse me. Come on, honey, let's get you ready for bed
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Connections

Referenced in "90210: Girl Fight! (#2.14)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Prelude for Piano, Op. 28, No. 4"
(1838-9)
Written by Frédéric Chopin
Performed by Robert Thies See more »