Marriage Story
Runtime
137 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Marriage Story (2019)

American Movie2019Rating 7.7
📌 Available on Netflix🛡️ Adults 18+
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Two artists on opposite coasts wage a brutal divorce that strips away every pretense of civility, revealing the raw wounds beneath a marriage that once promised forever. Marriage Story captures the theater of separation with unflinching intimacy, where lawyers replace lovers and papers replace promises. What emerges is neither villain nor victim, but two people destroying each other while desperately trying to protect what matters most. Noah Baumbach crafts a portrait of love's aftermath that feels less like a courtroom drama and more like a requiem for connection itself.

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What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Runtime
137 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 86.4/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-16
IMDb7.9/10369.7K votes79
Rotten Tomatoes95%95
Metacritic94/10094
TMDB7.7/107.4K votes77.3
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DirectorNoah Baumbach
WritingNoah Baumbach
CastAdam DriverScarlett JohanssonLaura DernAlan AldaRay Liotta
ProductionNoah BaumbachCraig ShilowichDavid Heyman
MusicChris ScarabosioRich BolognaRandall L. Johnson
CinematographyRobbie RyanWilson WebbJoseph Dianda

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Revenue collapsed far below the production cost

The release recovered less than half of its reported budget, leaving a heavy commercial shortfall.
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The release delivered $333.7K against a reported budget of $18M resulting in a clear commercial shortfall against its production cost.
💹 Return multiple: 0.02x📈 ROI: -98%🧾 Major flop
💰Budget
$18M18 million USD
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🌍Worldwide revenue
$333.7K333.7 thousand USD
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-$17.7M-17.7 million USD
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Budget
$18M
Revenue
$333.7K
Shortfall
-$17.7M
Budget: $18M • Revenue: $333.7K • Commercial gap: -$17.7M ROI -98%
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Director: Noah Baumbach

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1Where can I watch Marriage Story?
The film is exclusively available on Netflix platform in high quality. You can watch it directly through your Netflix subscription on any internet-connected device.
2Is Marriage Story family-friendly?
The film is a mature drama dealing with divorce and legal disputes, making it more suitable for teenagers and adults. It may not be appropriate for young children due to intense emotional scenes and strong dialogue.
3What is the duration of Marriage Story and is it worth watching?
The film runs for 137 minutes (approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes), which is reasonable for a deep dramatic film. The duration is worthwhile given the powerful screenplay and exceptional performances from the lead actors.
4Who are the main actors in Marriage Story?
The film stars Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson as the married couple, with Laura Dern, Alan Alda, and Ray Liotta in strong supporting roles.
5What is the plot of Marriage Story?
The film tells the story of a marriage that slowly crumbles between a couple facing legal and emotional challenges while transitioning between New York and Los Angeles. It's a deep exploration of pain, love, and law during the breakdown of a marital relationship.
6When was the film released and who directed it?
The film was directed by Noah Baumbach and released in 2019. Baumbach is considered one of the most important contemporary drama directors in Hollywood.

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