# The Notebook (2004)

> A separated young couple from different social worlds struggle to reclaim a lifelong love as war, family pressure, and dementia reshape their lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6064

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Nick Cassavetes
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Joan Allen, David Thornton, James Marsden, Kevin Connolly
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332280/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sentimental, wistful, melodramatic, date night, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A timeless love story unfolds across decades, exploring the power of memory and devotion.

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