Quick summary
- The Notebook, starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, reached No. 1 on Pluto TV’s US movie chart on 28 October 2026, according to FlixPatrol.
- FandomWire reports it held the top spot for seven straight days, from 22 to 28 October.
- The rankings do not reveal how many hours people actually watched.
- The film was released on 25 June 2004, so the run comes 22 years after its cinema debut.
Rachel McAdams’ best-loved romance is having another moment. The Notebook, the 2004 drama she made with Ryan Gosling, took first place on Pluto TV’s US movie chart on 28 October, according to FlixPatrol figures cited by FandomWire. The site says it stayed there for a full week.
What the chart does and does not show
FandomWire says FlixPatrol’s tracking page confirms the seven-day streak, from 22 to 28 October. It also notes that the rankings give no viewing hours. A No. 1 spot on a free streaming service shows relative popularity on a given day, not total audience size.
The report also says availability on Pluto TV in the United States may change, so the title could drop off the service. It is a US chart, and nothing in the sources speaks to Australian streaming.
The story behind the film
The Notebook is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. McAdams plays wealthy heiress Allie Hamilton and Gosling plays working-class Noah Calhoun in 1940s South Carolina. The pair face class prejudice, separation and war, and then a harder test in old age.
Critics were lukewarm on release. FandomWire cites a 55% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes against an 85% audience score. It puts worldwide takings at about $122.7 million (Box Office Mojo), on a reported budget of around $29 million.
A tense shoot
The leads did not always get along. FandomWire, citing a 2014 ABC News interview, says director Nick Cassavetes recalled that they struggled early on, and that Gosling once asked for another actress to read McAdams’ lines off-camera. Cassavetes said things were “smoother sailing” after a heated confrontation. He later told Entertainment Weekly he regretted discussing their disagreements publicly.
Gosling’s other big title
The FandomWire piece frames the chart run alongside Gosling’s recent hit Project Hail Mary, which opened in cinemas on 20 March 2026. It reports a $140.9 million worldwide opening, including $80.5 million in the US, described as Amazon MGM’s biggest opening at the time. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it is not a direct comparison to a 2004 romance, and the article makes that clear.
What happens next
Nothing is scheduled. Whether The Notebook stays on the chart depends on its Pluto TV availability and viewer habits. For more on the actors and films we cover, see our Movies and Celebrities pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Notebook No. 1 on streaming?
On Pluto TV’s US movie chart it was No. 1 on 28 October 2026, according to FlixPatrol as cited by FandomWire. That is one service in one country, not a ranking across all streaming platforms.
How long did The Notebook stay at No. 1?
FandomWire reports seven consecutive days, from 22 to 28 October 2026.
Who stars in The Notebook?
Rachel McAdams plays Allie Hamilton and Ryan Gosling plays Noah Calhoun. It was directed by Nick Cassavetes and released on 25 June 2004.
