Netflix has changed the ending of the beloved love story The Notebook - causing outrage among viewers who have chosen the film specifically for the heartbreaking conclusion.
The 2004 romance movie tells the story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton, who fall in love as teenagers and grow old together - before Allie gets dementia and is unable to remember their relationship.
To remind the love of his life, Noah spends his days reading the story of their love to Allie - in the hopes that she will come back to him.
The iconic ending to the film (spoiler alert), which often makes viewers cry, sees Allie finally remember Noah - before the elderly couple passes away while lying together.
However, in the Netflix version of The Notebook streaming in the UK, the film ends with the couple holding hands outside, which seems to promise a brighter outcome.
On social media, people have criticised the streaming service for cutting out what is easily the most emotional part of the film - and a key reason many people decide to watch The Notebook.
“Why have Netflix changed the ending of The Notebook. A gash decision on all counts. Fuming. Didn’t get my full fix,” one person wrote.
Another said: “The Netflix in the UK doesn’t show the full ending to The Notebook and I’m actually about to riot.”
“Felt like watching a sad movie so chose The Notebook on Netflix, and they’ve only gone and edited out the ending? Why??” someone else asked.
The streaming service recently announced it would be bringing The Notebook to the US version of Netflix for the first time in March - but did not specify whether it would also be edited.
The Independent has contacted Netflix for comment.
