The Notebook
Drama, Romance
New Line Home Entertainment  (2004) 124 mins PG-13

8.0 (67,868 votes)
Behind every great love is a great story.

As teenagers, Allie (Rachel McAdams) and Noah (Ryan Gosling) begin a whirlwind courtship that soon blossoms into tender intimacy. The young couple is quickly separated by Allie's upper class parents who insist that Noah isn't right for her. Several years pass, and, when they meet again, their passion is rekindled, forcing Allie to choose between her soul mate and class order. This beautiful tale has a particularly special meaning to an older gentleman (James Garner) who regularly reads the timeless love story to his aging companion (Gena Rowlands).

Based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook is at once heartwarming and heartbreaking and will capture you in its sweeping and emotional force....

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Cast and Crew
Gena Rowlands  ......  Allie Calhoun
Rachel McAdams  ......  Allie Hamilton
James Garner  ......  Duke
Ryan Gosling  ......  Noah Calhoun
Sam Shepard  ......  Frank Calhoun
Joan Allen  ......  Anne Hamilton
Director  .....  Nick Cassavetes
Producer  .....  Lynn Harris; Mark Johnson; Toby Emmerich
Writer  .....  Jeremy Leven; Nicholas Sparks; Jan Sardi
Notes
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the scene with Noah and Allie in the Windsor Plantation, after Noah explains about the significance of the stairs, we can hear Allie say, "This place is gigantic," but her mouth doesn't move until a few seconds after it was said. (more)

Trivia:
Ryan Gosling prepared for his role by living in Charleston, South Carolina before filming began. For two months, he rowed the Ashley River in the morning and built furniture during the day. (more)

Filming Locations:
Boone Hall Plantation - 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Nurse Selma: Excuse me. Come on, honey, let's get you ready for bed
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Awards:
11 wins & 7 nominations (more)