# Marriage Story (2019)

> A tenderly unsparing portrait of two theater artists navigating divorce, custody, and the stubborn persistence of family love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/338153

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Noah Baumbach
- Cast: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty, Merritt Wever, Azhy Robertson
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7653254/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, scalding, tender, reflective evening, couples discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss, where a marriage unravels but the family remains intertwined.

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