Marriage Story

2019, Drama/Comedy, 2h 16m

393 Reviews 100+ Verified Ratings

What to know

critics consensus

Observing a splintering union with compassion and expansive grace, the powerfully acted Marriage Story ranks among writer-director Noah Baumbach's best works. Read critic reviews

You might also like

Nomadland
Babyteeth
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Pieces of a Woman
Sound of Metal

Where to watch

Rate And Review

User image

Verified

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Rate this movie

    Oof, that was Rotten.

    Meh, it passed the time.

    It’s good – I’d recommend it.

    Awesome!

    So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

    What did you think of the movie? (optional)

  • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Step 2 of 2

    How did you buy your ticket?

    Let's get your review verified.

    • Fandango

    • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

    • Cinemark Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Regal Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Theater box office or somewhere else

    By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie.

    You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

  • User image

    Super Reviewer

    Rate this movie

    Oof, that was Rotten.

    Meh, it passed the time.

    It’s good – I’d recommend it.

    Awesome!

    So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

    What did you think of the movie? (optional)

  • How did you buy your ticket?

    • Fandango

    • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

    • Cinemark Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Regal Coming Soon

      We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

    • Theater box office or somewhere else

    By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie.

Marriage Story Videos

View All Videos (4)

Marriage Story Photos

View All Photos (27)

Movie Info

A stage director and his actor wife struggle through a grueling divorce that pushes them to their limits.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual References|Language Throughout)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Noah Baumbach
  • Producer:
    Noah Baumbach, David Heyman
  • Writer:
    Noah Baumbach
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Netflix

Cast & Crew

Scarlett Johansson
Nicole
Adam Driver
Charlie
Azhy Robertson
Henry
Laura Dern
Nora Fanshaw
Ray Liotta
Jay
Julie Hagerty
Sandra
Alan Alda
Bert Spitz
Mary Hollis Inboden
Associate
Wallace Shawn
Frank , Theater Actor
Merritt Wever
Cassie
Brooke Bloom
Mary Ann
Mark O'Brien
Carter
Noah Baumbach
Director
Noah Baumbach
Screenwriter
Noah Baumbach
Producer
David Heyman
Producer
Craig Shilowich
Executive Producer
Robbie Ryan
Cinematographer
Jennifer Lame
Film Editor
Randy Newman
Original Music
Jade Healy
Production Design
Andrew Hull
Art Director
Lizzie Boyle
Set Decoration
Mark Bridges
Costume Designer
Douglas Aibel
Casting
Show all Cast & Crew

Critic Reviews for Marriage Story

All Critics (393) | Top Critics (77) | Fresh (371) | Rotten (22)

View All Critic Reviews (393)

Audience Reviews for Marriage Story

  • Jul 17, 2020
    Considering the painful subject matter and some truly awful situations the characters find themselves in, I found this movie – for the most part –hilarious and uplifting. People make mistakes, but there is empathy and redemption for them.
    Letitia L Super Reviewer
  • Jun 24, 2020
    I realize this was nominated for awards. BUT. Whoever dreamt up this film was definitely not thinking about "entertainment." It's unnerving when the only comic relief you get in a film so brutal as this is just for one single second out of two hours of emotional bludgeoning, and it's a guy accidentally slicing his arm open. Normally I would never laugh at something like that. It really is unsettling to think that's "funny." I totally surprised myself when I laughed out loud. It's absolutely true that Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, and Julie Hagerty give strong performances, and this is a strong movie. I like strong, but strong when it means unrelenting brutalizing of the audience is not for me. What this really could have used is Wally Shawn moments of pure comic relief.
    Lanning L Super Reviewer
  • Jun 22, 2020
    Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson star in the original Netflix drama Marriage Story. Contrary to the title, the film is actually about a bitter divorce; while in marriage counseling Charlie Barber is ambushed with divorce papers and has to scramble to combat his wife's high priced lawyer who's coming after everything. Driver and Johansson give good performances and are backed by a strong supporting cast that includes Laura Dern, Ray Liotta, and Alan Alda. Yet it gets too dark and ugly to enjoy, as the characters just get meaner and more spiteful. Marriage Story takes on some heavy subject material, and it's not pretty.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 05, 2020
    Why go down the path? No marriage, no divorce.
    familiar s Super Reviewer
See all Audience reviews

Quotes

There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.

Movie & TV guides