The Notebook

NZ release: 14 October 2004

Adult themes Rated on: 27 February 2025

the notebook

What’s it about?

The Notebook is a romantic drama about Noah and Allie, two young lovers from different backgrounds who are separated by circumstances but never stop loving each other.

The facts

  • Directed by Nick Cassavetes
  • Starring Ryan Gosling (La La Land) and Rachel McAdams (Mean Girls)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 124 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Adult themes

The Notebook contains a few intimate scenes that are passionate but not overly explicit. Scenes include an emotional, rain-soaked kiss, undressing and embracing, and a lot of sex is implied, like a typical romantic drama, but nothing is shown.

The film is deeply emotional, as it explores love, loss, and memory, and has a heartbreaking yet sweet ending.

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