Nights in Rodanthe

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Nights in Rodanthe

PG-13

2008

1h 36m

Romance

Drama

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When Adrienne Willis arrives at the coastal town of Rodanthe, N.C., her life is in chaos. There, she hopes to sort through the trouble surrounding her, while tending a friend's inn for the weekend. The only guest at the inn is Dr. Paul Flanner, a man tormented by a crisis of conscience. As a storm approaches the coast, Paul and Adrienne find comfort and a life-changing romance.

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Critics Consensus

Derivative and schmaltzy, Nicholas Sparks' Nights in Rodanthe is strongly mottled by contrivances that even the charisma of stars Diane Lane and Richard Gere can't repair.

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Nov 14, 2008

3/5

Bring tissues.

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

Oct 18, 2008

2/4

The comparative savvy that Wolfe showed in HBO's stage-to-TV transfer of Lackawanna Blues has gone missing.

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Oct 10, 2008

I'd hoped the lathered-up romanticism of Nights in Rodanthe would stop me from thinking about the awfulness of what's going on in the world. It didn't; it compounded it.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 26, 2025

2/4

Diane Lane and the Tuscan countryside prove to be a more dynamic duo than Diane Lane and the Outer Banks, an assertion that immediately becomes clear when placing Under the Tuscan Sun and Nights in Rodanthe side by side.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

May 9, 2023

2.5/5

The result is a sometimes maudlin melodrama that threatens to swamp the viewing with a tide of syrupy schmaltz.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 28, 2020

3/10

Here, getting swept into the notion that love prevails over all else is just too much to take (which is certainly not a new idea from Sparks).

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Michael A

@Kinich61 Jul 16, 2026

I really, really, do not understand why people don't like this film. Great acting, directing, and screenplay!

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Alex B.

@AlexBioni Jun 14, 2026

The Thrift Store Owed Me Money for This My wife and I picked this up during a buy one get two free DVD sale at our local thrift store. After watching it, I wish I could return it. The acting is solid and the chemistry between the leads works well, with Paul’s character arc handled fairly well going from jagoff to likable. It’s also a nice looking film, especially the house, and there are a few heartfelt moments that land. If you’re into sappy romance movies, this might be your thing. My wife usually is, and even she thought it was just okay; she gives it a 6/10. That said, it’s a slow watch. I hated Paul for the first two acts, and the sex scenes felt out of place for a romance. The ending also felt rushed and undercut everything the movie was building toward. Adrienne’s final scenes had some emotional weight, but overall it just didn’t land for me.

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Monica M

@cineveritas47 Mar 1, 2026

Books was significantly better

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James P

@JayP1992 Jun 22, 2025

3rd film starring pairing of Diane Lane and Richard Gere (Cotton Club & Unfaithful the other 2). Not usually a rom-dram fan but this one isn't bad. Chemistry between the 2 leads is superb and the ending is emotional. Worth a watch when you're bored on a Sunday afternoon.

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Sherri S

@SherGia19 Feb 3, 2025

Casting was not good. No chemistry between the actors. Found it difficult to even cry when Paul died as there was no connection with the characters. Would have given it 1 star, but the scenery was pretty and I liked the horses at the end.

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Elaine T

@RT25458208 Nov 3, 2024

So disappointing. While watching, I kept hoping it would get better. Horrible acting! No chemistry. Nothing like the book. Don’t waste your time or money watching. Just read the book!

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Synopsis

When Adrienne Willis arrives at the coastal town of Rodanthe, N.C., her life is in chaos. There, she hopes to sort through the trouble surrounding her, while tending a friend's inn for the weekend. The only guest at the inn is Dr. Paul Flanner, a man tormented by a crisis of conscience. As a storm approaches the coast, Paul and Adrienne find comfort and a life-changing romance.

Director: George C. Wolfe
Producer: Denise Di Novi
Screenwriter: Ann Peacock, John Romano
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: DiNovi Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $41.8M
Runtime: 1h 36m

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