Marriage Story (2019)

Drama Directed by Noah Baumbach
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A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

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Influenced By

  1. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
    "Baumbach acknowledged that he was inspired by classic divorce movies such as "Kramer vs. Kramer."" Writer/Director Noah Baumbach on his Devastating Marriage Story babrams Motion Picture Association
  2. Shoot the Moon (1982)
    "Baumbach cited "Shoot the Moon" as an influence, noting its portrayal of a deteriorating marriage." Episode 25: Noah Baumbach, "Marriage Story" | OnWriting | Writers Guild of America East Writers Guild of America East
  3. Persona (1966)
    "Baumbach mentioned that Ingmar Bergman's "Persona" served as a touchstone for "Marriage Story," particularly in its use of close-ups to connect characters." Interview: Noah Baumbach Breaks Down Marriage Story - Awards Daily Awards Daily
  4. Twentieth Century" (1934)** and **"To Be or Not to Be (1942)
    "Baumbach looked at these screwball comedies to inform the dynamic between the main characters in "Marriage Story," aiming to capture the theatricality and overlapping dialogue characteristic of the genre." Film School Rejects source
  5. The Squid and the Whale (2005)
    "Also directed by Noah Baumbach, this film delves into the impact of divorce on a family, a theme further explored in "Marriage Story."" 10 Heartbreaking Movies To Watch If You Loved Marriage Story Matthew Wilkinson ScreenRant
  6. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    "Baumbach referenced "Dr. Strangelove" when discussing the portrayal of official rooms and the sense of menace they can create, which influenced the depiction of lawyer's offices in "Marriage Story."" Film School Rejects source
  7. Blue Valentine (2010)
    "This film portrays the deterioration of a marriage, with its realistic depiction of relationship struggles drawing comparisons to "Marriage Story."" 10 Heartbreaking Movies To Watch If You Loved Marriage Story Matthew Wilkinson ScreenRant
  8. Revolutionary Road (2008)
    "This film examines the breakdown of a marriage, with its intense emotional scenes reminiscent of those in "Marriage Story."" 10 Great Movies To Watch If You Liked “Marriage Story” Taste of Cinema - Movie Reviews and Classic Movie Lists

Influenced

  1. Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
    "Director Justine Triet cited "Marriage Story" as an inspiration, particularly its intense argument scenes, which influenced similar confrontational moments in her film." Far Out Magazine source

Marriage Story (2019), directed by Noah Baumbach, was inspired by 8 earlier films — including Kramer vs. Kramer, Shoot the Moon, and Persona — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Anatomy of a Fall. Check out the citations below.