Synopsis
Marriage Story is a raw and intimate portrait of a theatrical director and an actress whose cross-country careers pull their marriage apart, forcing them through a grueling divorce process. Director Noah Baumbach crafts a deeply personal film that balances heartbreak with humor, exploring how two people who still love each other can become adversaries. Anchored by powerhouse performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, the film is both a devastating and deeply human story about love, loss, and identity.
Did You Know?
- Adam Driver performed 'Being Alive' in one continuous take.
- Noah Baumbach based the story on his own divorce.
- Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver trained with a fight choreographer.
- The film was shot in both New York and Los Angeles.
- Randy Newman composed the film's emotional and intimate score.
Iconic Quotes
- 'You know what? I don't have to be the good guy.'
- 'I wanted to be someone who had New York. And I do now, because of you.'
- 'We had the same dream, and then I woke up.'
- 'A good mother lets their kids be who they are, I know that.'
- 'You never had to make me feel small for you to feel big.'
