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Marriage Story is a 2019 American drama film written and directed by Noah Baumbach that chronicles the dissolution of the relationship between a New York stage director, Charlie Barber, and his wife, Nicole Barber, an actress. She moves to Los Angeles with their son, Henry, to pursue a television pilot, leading to a complicated bi-coastal custody battle. The film explores how the legal system weaponizes personal issues and amplifies conflict between two people who still share affection. It was a major critical success, receiving six nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards, including nods for Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, and winning Best Supporting Actress for Laura Dern.

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