I really enjoyed seeing this movie. It's in my DVD collection. It's a very touching love story. The love scene towards the end is a bit much, hence the 14 age appropriate, imo. Love this story.
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The Notebook
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
More sexy stuff than you'd expect for a syrupy romance.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Notebook
Parents need to know that this movie has explicit sexual references and situations for a PG-13. A teenage couple agree to have sex, but then she becomes very flustered and anxious. An engaged girl has sex with a man who is not her fiance. Characters drink and smoke. The movie has brief battle violence, some graphic injuries, and some poignant deaths. The themes of the movie may be upsetting to some viewers.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way that diseases like Alzheimer's affect the family and how they can best respond. They could also talk about how we know who we are meant to be with and who we should listen to as we think about making that choice. A character in this movie says, "I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me that has been enough." Is that enough for you?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Charming and Lovely Love Story
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Amazing film...but only for those 16+...
It is your classic love story. I watched it while I was still a teenager and found the sex scenes to be a little more intense than I was prepared for. Besides the sex scenes, the movie was very inspirational. It shows the timelessness of true love and the fight that you often have to put up to keep the love of your life. Full of passion and heart..you watch as two lovers find their way back to each other. It is one of my favorite movies of all time, but definitely not for young teens(up to 15).
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Mature teens, I saw it with dad and am mature 11 yr. old!
I just watched this movie yesterday, and now it is my favorite movie, though some scenes are graphic, I'm 11 and was OK with it. This is the best movie and the actors are incredible, I got a chance to meet Ryan Gosling and he's rreally nice! See this movie! So sad, so sweet- perfect! See it, now!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
i hate it
its stuped
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????
i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie! So i'm just gonna say this, if you haven't already seen it, why the heck are you on the computer-go on and drag your butt to blockbuster and watch this movie! I cried! BUT SERIOUSLY GO NOW! What's wrong with you? Why are you still here reading this? GO! Haven't i already told you?
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????
i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie! So i'm just gonna say this, if you haven't already seen it, why the heck are you on the computer-go on and drag your butt to blockbuster and watch this movie! I cried! BUT SERIOUSLY GO NOW! What's wrong with you? Why are you still here reading this? GO! Haven't i already told you?
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Wow. Graphic sex scenes. This film is for mid teens and up
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Beautiful, slighty on the TOO-sexy side, but touching!!!!
This is an exremely beautiful romantic story but for MATURE teens. If you have just turned thirteen this is probably not a good movie for you to see alone. . . or with people! Not that much language (two b---- is as bad as it gets). See it with someone special when you are fourteen or over.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
ABSOLUTELY BRILIANT!!!
I absolutely loved it! It was really sad though,i cried for ages!!! You HAVE to see it!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
the best movie ever!
this was the best movie i have ever seen! i am almost 13 and LOVED this movie!! i cried at the end and cried randomly in the middle just becuase this the best romance ever! it is deffinatley something you should watch!!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Wow. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Common sense is insane for giving of only two stars! It deserves much more than five! This is a really good love story. It is really sad, too. I was crying my eyes out. Especially at the end. I think that anyone who is at least 12 years old should watch this movie. The sex isn't graphic at all, so I don't know why these people are saying it is. Seriously, it is one of the best movies ever made. Watch it!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
So much for Morals...
I guess in our world of no morals, and I guess some may think I am living in a shell, but I still must say how disappointed I am to think that so many of my daughters 12 year old friends watched this movie and thought it was great. What about all the women who watched it and thought it was great. Is it great to embrace premarital sex let alone premarital sex with someone who is engaged to be married?? The sex scene is so graphic for such young ladies. But then they probably all have seen lots of movies like this. Shame on society for again embracing sin. What are we teaching our young ladies?? I didn't even have to rent this - TV was fine showing all the "good" stuff. This should most certainly be an "R" rated move by commonsense.
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give it
Very touching yet inappropriate
I thought that the movie the notebook was a touching beautiful movie. But the inappropriate sex scenes make this movie to mature for anybody under 16.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
A Great Love Story, But Not For Under 15s
The Notebook is a really sweet, if lukewarmly acted movie. The story is implausible, but fun and great for a sleepover/rainy day/sick day. The ammount of sex makes it an innapropriate title for younger viewers. There are no other real concerns for viewers under 13.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Wonderfull
The best movie I've ever watched,wonderfull,romantic...A great cast...Perfect to watch when you're in love!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Very Heartfelt Romance
This movie is a total chick flick. But it's also a fantastic movie. It's easily my favorite movie and I would favor it strongly! The sexual scene is not graphic, the nudity does not exhibit anything rather than Alli Hamilton's (Rachel McAdam) back. It probably will make you cry. Watch this if you like romantic movies!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Very romantic ADULT movie
This has a very steamy sex scene when the characters get back together. Definitely not okay for 13 year olds. As far as the story goes, it's a very romantic movie about 2 people devoted to one another. But I do believe it is not rated appropriately due to sexual content.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I love this Movie
This is an amazing movie. i cried in some parts, laughed in others. It would not be appropritate for anyone under 13 other than that i loved the movie
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
an ok movie overall
there's something that's gotta be said for a movie that has made some of my guy friends cry. it was a little too corny for me personally and i didn't cry at all, but i could definitely appreciate the true love allie and noah shared. i wouldn't suggest it for kids any younger than 14 though - the sex scene is pretty iffy.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
The Notebook
I thought that the notebook was an incredible love story. These two people loved eachother and they were driven away from eachother. During the story, they realize that they still love eachother, even though some things have come up.
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