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Movies like The Notebook: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked The Notebook (2004), start with Me Before You, Before Sunset, The Fault in Our Stars. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags The Notebook as romance, drama. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Me Before You (2016) | Drama, Romance | 110 min | 7.9/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Before Sunset (2004) | Drama, Romance | 80 min | 7.8/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Fault in Our Stars (2014) | Romance, Drama | 126 min | 7.6/10 | Disney+ |
| The Vow (2012) | Drama, Romance | 104 min | 7.2/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Midnight Sun (2018) | Romance, Drama | 92 min | 7.8/10 | Prime Video, Hulu, Starz |
| Five Feet Apart (2019) | Romance, Drama | 116 min | 8.2/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
Me Before You
2016 · Drama, Romance · 110 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Shares Drama and Romance with The Notebook. Released 12 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Before Sunset
2004 · Drama, Romance · 80 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Drama and Romance with The Notebook. Same release year.
TMDB synopsis: Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Fault in Our Stars
2014 · Romance, Drama · 126 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Shares Romance and Drama with The Notebook. Released 10 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis.
US streaming: Disney+
The Vow
2012 · Drama, Romance · 104 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Shares Drama and Romance with The Notebook. Released 8 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Midnight Sun
2018 · Romance, Drama · 92 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Romance and Drama with The Notebook. Released 14 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Katie, a 17-year-old, has been sheltered since childhood and confined to her house during the day by a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly.
US streaming: Prime Video, Hulu, Starz
Five Feet Apart
2019 · Romance, Drama · 116 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Shares Romance and Drama with The Notebook. Released 15 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Stella spends most of her time in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.8/10 on TMDB. The highest is Five Feet Apart at 8.2/10, against 7.9/10 for The Notebook itself. They span 2004 to 2019 and run 80 to 126 minutes. The most common genre tags are Drama and Romance. 2 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Disney+ carries the most (1).
Questions
What are the best movies like The Notebook?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Me Before You, Before Sunset, The Fault in Our Stars. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream The Notebook?
In the US on October 24, 2026: not on a US subscription service right now; it may be available to rent or buy. Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.