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2019 · 137 min · R

Marriage Story

Directed by Noah Baumbach · Drama

Marriage Story (2019) is a Drama film, directed by Noah Baumbach set in New York City and Los Angeles during the 2010s. It runs 137 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of grief & loss, family & loyalty, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Randy Newman
Cinematography
Robbie Ryan
Cast
Adam DriverScarlett JohanssonLaura DernAlan AldaRay LiottaJulie HagertyMerritt WeverAzhy Robertson

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossFamily & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
MelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction
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