Greenberg (2010)

Directed by Noah Baumbach
← Inspired by 2 films

Roger Greenberg, a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother. He's stranded there—since he doesn't drive—until his brother's assistant, Florence, comes to his rescue. She's as much a lost soul as he is, and the pair form a significant connection—giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.

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Films that influenced Greenberg

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Influenced By

  1. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
    "Directed by Noah Baumbach, who co-wrote "The Life Aquatic," this film shares thematic elements such as mid-life crises and complex character relationships. The collaboration between Baumbach and Anderson suggests a mutual influence in their storytelling approaches." 10 Wes Anderson-Like Movies Not By Wes Anderson Taste of Cinema - Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists
  2. The Graduate (1967)
    "Baumbach revisits the Graduate template explicitly — drifting protagonist, generation-shifted alienation, Stiller as a 40-year-old Benjamin." source

Greenberg (2010), directed by Noah Baumbach, was inspired by 2 earlier films — including The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and The Graduate. Check out the citations below.