Biography
Noah Baumbach (born September 3, 1969) is an American filmmaker. He received Academy Award nominations for writing his films The Squid and the Whale (2005) and Marriage Story (2019), both of which he also directed, while the former garnered him one of the few screenwriters to ever sweep "The Big Four" critics awards: Los Angeles Film Critics Association, National Board of Review, New York Film Critics Circle, and National Society of Film Critics. He has written and directed a number of other fi...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Jay Kelly
2025
Producer, Director, Writer
Two middle-aged friends rediscover their youthful spirit during a chaotic weekend reunion, facing hilarious mishaps and heartfelt moments that force t...

Pavements
2025
as Self (uncredited)
Documentary about the American indie band Pavement, which combines scripts with documentary images of the band and a musical mise-en-scene composed of...

Pavements
2025
Thanks
Documentary about the American indie band Pavement, which combines scripts with documentary images of the band and a musical mise-en-scene composed of...

Barbie
2023
Executive Producer, Writer
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to...

White Noise
2022
Writer, Director, Producer
Jack Gladney, professor of Hitler studies at The-College-on-the-Hill, husband to Babette, and father to four children/stepchildren, is torn asunder by...

The Making of "Marriage Story"
2020
as Self
This video journal of the film's production features unseen on-set footage of the cast and crew. A part of the Criterion Collection release of Marriag...

Marriage Story
2019
Writer, Producer, Director
A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances
2019
as Self
Join Oscar nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach, and Oscar nominees Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Laura Dern, as we take an intimate look at bringi...

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
2017
Writer, Director, Producer
An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

De Palma
2016
Sound Recordist, Director, Producer
An intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling De Palma’s 55-year career, his life, and his filmmaking process, with revealing anecdotes and...

The Funeral
2016
Thanks
A girl gives a eulogy for her father's funeral.

Mistress America
2015
Director, Screenplay, Producer
A college freshman (Lola Kirke) cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsist...

She's Funny That Way
2015
Executive Producer
On the set of a playwright's new project, a love triangle forms between his wife, her ex-lover, and the call girl-turned-actress cast in the productio...

While We're Young
2015
Director, Writer, Producer
An uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.

One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film
2014
as Self
The grim woes that surrounded famed director Peter Bogdanovich and his film, "They All Laughed."

Frances Ha
2013
Director, Writer, Producer
An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbac...

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012
Screenplay
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europ...

Tower Heist
2011
Additional Writing
A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire g...

Greenberg
2010
Director, Screenplay, Story
Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller), a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother (...

Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Screenplay
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with t...

Alexander the Last
2009
Producer
An ensemble drama about a married actress, her sister and their myriad sexual and creative temptations.

André Gregory and Wallace Shawn
2009
In this hour-long piece, recorded in 2009, filmmaker Noah Baumbach talks with his friends the writer-actors André Gregory and Wallace Shawn about thei...

André Gregory and Wallace Shawn
2009
Director
In this hour-long piece, recorded in 2009, filmmaker Noah Baumbach talks with his friends the writer-actors André Gregory and Wallace Shawn about thei...

Margot at the Wedding
2007
Director, Screenplay
Margot Zeller is a short story writer with a sharp wit and an even sharper tongue. On the eve of her estranged sister Pauline's wedding to unemployed ...

The Squid and the Whale
2005
Director, Writer
Based on the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his brother, The Squid and the Whale tells the touching story of two young boys dealing w...

On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'
2005
as Self / Screenwrite
Director Wes Anderson and The Life Aquatic crew discuss the effort that went into crafting the world of Steve Zissou. Join us as we dive deep into the...

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
as Phillip
Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is...

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Screenplay
Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. In addition to his regular team, he is...

Highball
2002
as Philip
A newly married couple tries to enhance their social life by throwing fabulous parties and inviting all their friends in Brooklyn to their home.

Highball
2002
Writer, Director
A newly married couple tries to enhance their social life by throwing fabulous parties and inviting all their friends in Brooklyn to their home.

Conrad and Butler Take a Vacation
2000
Director, Writer
Two friends take a vacation that doesn't go as planned.

Mr. Jealousy
1998
as Arliss
After his first date at age 15 ended with the girl making out with another man at a party, aspiring writer Lester Grimm has treated all his girlfriend...

Mr. Jealousy
1998
Writer, Director, Set Dresser
After his first date at age 15 ended with the girl making out with another man at a party, aspiring writer Lester Grimm has treated all his girlfriend...

Kicking and Screaming
1995
as Danny
After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding inste...

Kicking and Screaming
1995
Director, Writer, Story
After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding inste...