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Marriage Story
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Noah Baumbach. With Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Marriage Story.
MoviHero lists September 28, 2019 as the release date for Marriage Story. Noah Baumbach is the listed director. The listed cast includes Adam Driver as Charlie Barber, Scarlett Johansson as Nicole Barber, Laura Dern as Nora Fanshaw, Alan Alda as Bert Spitz. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 28, 2019
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 17m
DirectorNoah Baumbach
CastAdam Driver as Charlie Barber, Scarlett Johansson as Nicole Barber, Laura Dern as Nora Fanshaw, Alan Alda as Bert Spitz
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Marriage Story right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Marriage Story runs 2h 17m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 7,630 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Marriage Story
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““I never really came alive for myself; I was only feeding his aliveness.” I’ve said some harsh things about Netflix movies in the past, but…”
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“I don't have a kid. I've never been divorced. Or even married. Though I guess I was once a kid myself, I'm not the product…”
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“This movie is a thoroughly humane and sensitive portrayal of the painful process that is "divorce".”
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“Very well acted and bittersweet for sure, this is a movie that didn't really touch me deeply, mainly because didn't grow up in a split…”
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“Marriage Story (2019) is the epitome of perfection.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I never really came alive for myself; I was only feeding his aliveness.”
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“Will we go to court?”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCharlie BarberCharlie Barber in Marriage Story (2019), played by Adam Driver.Open character guide otherNicole BarberNicole Barber in Marriage Story (2019), played by Scarlett Johansson.Open character guide otherNora FanshawNora Fanshaw in Marriage Story (2019), played by Laura Dern.Open character guide
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