Noah Baumbach's latest film Marriage Story easily ranked as one of the best films of 2019, a gripping story of how a relationship crumbles overtime. Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson both gave phenomenal performances as a couple on opposite sides of a custody battle, and despite their impending divorce, they still deeply care for each other. Baumbach had already established himself as a filmmaker who can write clever dialogue and memorable characters, and Marriage Story is one of his most mature and affecting films to date.
While Marriage Story is a breakthrough film in how it details modern relationships and breakups, there are similar films that handle these themes in different contexts. Additionally, Baumbach, Driver, and Johansson all have past work that they drew upon when making Marriage Story. Here are ten great films to watch if you liked Marriage Story.
