Noah Baumbach

Noah Baumbach

1969-09-03 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 35 Credits

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...

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Jay Kelly

Jay Kelly

2025

Producer, Director, Writer

Producing Directing Writing

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

Pavements

Pavements

2025

as Self (uncredited)

7.2
Acting

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

Pavements

2025

Thanks

7.2

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

Barbie

2023

Executive Producer, Writer

7.0
Producing Writing

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

White Noise

2022

Writer, Director, Producer

5.5
Writing Directing Producing

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"

The Making of "Marriage Story"

2020

as Self

10.0
Acting

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

Marriage Story

2019

Writer, Producer, Director

7.7
Writing Producing Directing

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

Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances

2019

as Self

8.3
Acting

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)

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

2017

Writer, Director, Producer

6.5
Writing Directing Producing

An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

De Palma

De Palma

2016

Sound Recordist, Director, Producer

7.1
Directing Producing

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

The Funeral

The Funeral

2016

Thanks

A girl gives a eulogy for her father's funeral.

Mistress America

Mistress America

2015

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.5
Directing Writing Producing

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

She's Funny That Way

2015

Executive Producer

6.0
Producing

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

While We're Young

2015

Director, Writer, Producer

6.0
Directing Writing Producing

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

One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film

2014

as Self

6.7
Acting

The grim woes that surrounded famed director Peter Bogdanovich and his film, "They All Laughed."

Frances Ha

Frances Ha

2013

Director, Writer, Producer

7.4
Directing Writing Producing

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

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

2012

Screenplay

6.6
Writing

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

Tower Heist

2011

Additional Writing

6.1

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

Greenberg

2010

Director, Screenplay, Story

5.9
Directing Writing

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

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2009

Screenplay

7.8
Writing

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

Alexander the Last

2009

Producer

4.7
Producing

An ensemble drama about a married actress, her sister and their myriad sexual and creative temptations.

André Gregory and Wallace Shawn

André Gregory and Wallace Shawn

2009

Acting

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

André Gregory and Wallace Shawn

2009

Director

Directing

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

Margot at the Wedding

2007

Director, Screenplay

5.8
Directing Writing

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

The Squid and the Whale

2005

Director, Writer

7.0
Directing Writing

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'

On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'

2005

as Self / Screenwrite

5.7
Acting

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

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004

as Phillip

7.1
Acting

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

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004

Screenplay

7.1
Writing

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

Highball

2002

as Philip

4.5
Acting

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

Highball

2002

Writer, Director

4.5
Writing Directing

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

Conrad and Butler Take a Vacation

2000

Director, Writer

5.0
Directing Writing

Two friends take a vacation that doesn't go as planned.

Mr. Jealousy

Mr. Jealousy

1998

as Arliss

5.9
Acting

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

Mr. Jealousy

1998

Writer, Director, Set Dresser

5.9
Writing Directing

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

Kicking and Screaming

1995

as Danny

6.2
Acting

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

Kicking and Screaming

1995

Director, Writer, Story

6.2
Directing Writing

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding inste...