Movies like The Notebook

Although Bridge to Terabithia is more of a coming-of-age tale with elements of fantasy, its central theme of profound connection and loss, and coping with the difficulties of life, mirrors the emotional depth found in The Notebook.

Another adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, Dear John explores the romance between a soldier and a college student. Like The Notebook, it touches on themes of love separated by time and circumstance, and it pulls at the heartstrings with its poignant narrative.

Based on another novel by Nicholas Sparks, A Walk to Remember tells the story of two North Carolina teens, Landon and Jamie, who are thrown together after Landon gets into trouble and is made to do community service. This bittersweet tale weaves themes of love, faith, and transformation that will resonate with fans of The Notebook.

The Fault in Our Stars features two teenagers who meet and fall in love at a cancer support group. Its raw and honest depiction of young love and facing mortality strikes a similar chord as The Notebook, offering both heartache and the joy of cherishing every moment.

Inspired by true events, The Vow is a story about a husband who must win back the love of his wife after a car accident robs her of her memory. Like The Notebook, it showcases the power of love and commitment in the face of formidable challenges.

The Lake House, which involves characters separated by time, tells the story of a doctor and an architect who fall in love via letters exchanged through a mysterious mailbox. Like The Notebook, it combines romance with a sense of the fantastic, appealing to those who cherish star-crossed lovers.

This romantic drama narrates the life of a time traveler and his wife who have to deal with his involuntary temporal displacements. The Time Traveler's Wife captures a unique and fantastical love story, much like The Notebook captures the extraordinary love against the odds.

P.S. I Love You deals with love, loss, and moving on as a young widow discovers a series of messages left by her deceased husband intended to ease her pain and start a new life. It shares the same deeply emotional narrative that touched The Notebook's audience.