Marriage Story
Drama
16+R
2019·2h 17m·Noah Baumbach·Heyday Films·● Script read & verified
A deeply personal drama about a couple going through divorce, told through their perspectives on what they love about each other and the painful process...
Best watched together — Complex themes about marriage and family dynamics benefit from discussion with mature viewers
Heads Up for Parents
The film's emotional weight and mature relationship dynamics may be more intense than expected from its premise
What's In It
Violence
None▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film explores the breakdown of a marriage and family unit, centering on how divorce impacts both parents and their young son. Despite the separation, both Charlie and Nicole demonstrate commitment to co-parenting and putting their child's needs first throughout the painful process.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows how people can love each other deeply while still being incompatible
- ✓Demonstrates healthy co-parenting priorities during difficult times
Cast:Adam DriverScarlett JohanssonLaura DernAlan AldaRay Liotta