Noah Baumbach
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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 films, including Margot at the Wedding (2007), While We're Young (2014), and The Meyerowitz Stories (2017). He is also known for his collaborations with his partner Greta Gerwig in Greenberg (2010), Frances Ha (2013), Mistress America (2015), and White Noise (2022), as well as with Wes Anderson, co-writing The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), and Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Noah Baumbach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Noah Baumbach Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Noah Baumbach reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Noah Baumbach's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Noah Baumbach's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Making of "Marriage Story", which stands out as a key performance.
Best Noah Baumbach Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Noah Baumbach's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Noah Baumbach has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Making of Jay Kelly | Self - Director / Writer | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Jay Kelly | Director (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Pavements | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Making of "Marriage Story" | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | André Gregory and Wallace Shawn | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | On the Set: 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' | Self / Screenwrite | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Phillip | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Highball | Philip | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mr. Jealousy | Arliss | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kicking and Screaming | Danny | Average | Similar → |
Noah Baumbach - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Noah Baumbach?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noah Baumbach is "The Making of "Marriage Story"" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Noah Baumbach acted in?
Noah Baumbach has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Noah Baumbach?
Other notable films include "Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances", "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou", and "Pavements".