Margot at the Wedding is a 2007 indie drama film directed by Noah Baumbach, starring Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Jack Black. The movie revolves around the reunion of two sisters, Margot and Pauline, who have a complicated relationship.
Margot, a successful writer living in New York, decides to visit her sister's home in rural Long Island with her son, Claude. She is skeptical of Pauline's fiancé, Malcolm, whom she considers to be beneath her sister. As the sisters bond over old memories and gossip, they also reveal long-held grudges and resentments.
The tension between the sisters reaches a boiling point when Margot reveals a dark secret about Pauline's former lover, as well as her own affair with a married man. Malcolm, who has been trying to win Margot's approval, also ends up revealing a disturbing secret about his past.
Margot at the Wedding is a thought-provoking film that explores themes of family dysfunction, envy, and the bonds between siblings. The film has received critical acclaim for its brilliant performances and insightful writing, particularly from Kidman and Leigh.