Drama,Comedy
United States of America
Marriage Story is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film explores the disintegration of a marriage between a stage director named Charlie, played by Adam Driver, and his actor wife named Nicole, played by Scarlett Johansson. The story is set in New York and Los Angeles, and follows the divorcing couple as they navigate through a grueling custody battle for their young son, Henry.
The film begins with Nicole deciding to leave Charlie and move to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Despite attempts to mediate their divorce amicably, their lawyers escalate the situation and the couple finds themselves in a bitter legal battle. As the divorce proceedings continue, their relationship becomes increasingly strained and their personal lives begin to unravel.
Throughout the film, the audience witnesses raw and emotional performances by Driver and Johansson, who both received critical acclaim for their portrayals. The supporting cast includes Laura Dern as Nicole's lawyer, Alan Alda as Charlie's first lawyer, and Ray Liotta as Charlie's second lawyer.
Marriage Story is a poignant and heartbreaking portrayal of a marriage falling apart and the toll it takes on those involved. The film has been praised for its authentic depiction of divorce and its impact on families, and has received numerous awards and nominations, including six Academy Award nominations and a win for Best Supporting Actress for Dern.
