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The Meyerowitz Stories

Original title: The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
56K
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Dustin Hoffman, Adam Sandler, and Ben Stiller in The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)
An intergenerational tale of adult siblings (Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Elizabeth Marvel) contending with the long shadow their strong-willed father (Dustin Hoffman) has cast over their lives.
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An estranged family gathers together in New York City for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.An estranged family gathers together in New York City for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.An estranged family gathers together in New York City for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

  • Director
    • Noah Baumbach
  • Writer
    • Noah Baumbach
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Grace Van Patten
    • Dustin Hoffman
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  • IMDb RATING
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    56K
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    • Director
      • Noah Baumbach
    • Writer
      • Noah Baumbach
    • Stars
      • Adam Sandler
      • Grace Van Patten
      • Dustin Hoffman
    • 173User reviews
    • 149Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Adam Sandler
    Adam Sandler
    • Danny
    Grace Van Patten
    Grace Van Patten
    • Eliza
    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Harold
    Elizabeth Marvel
    Elizabeth Marvel
    • Jean
    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Maureen
    Danny Flaherty
    Danny Flaherty
    • Marcus
    Adam David Thompson
    Adam David Thompson
    • Brian
    Ronald Peet
    Ronald Peet
    • James
    • (as Ronald Alexander Peet)
    Hannah Mitchell
    • MOMA Employee
    Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    • L.J. Shapiro
    Rebecca Miller
    Rebecca Miller
    • Loretta
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Sigourney Weaver
    David Cromer
    David Cromer
    • Glenn Twitchell
    James Hamilton
    James Hamilton
    • MOMA Guest
    Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    • Loretta's Friend
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Matthew
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Randy
    Matthew Shear
    Matthew Shear
    • Gabe
    • Director
      • Noah Baumbach
    • Writer
      • Noah Baumbach
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    7thejdrage

    A family - any family

    One reviewer said it was Manhattan and a Jewish family, that covered it. My family is not from Manhattan nor is it Jewish and I saw us in this movie. It's a mirror of families everywhere and every color in every place. We all have "that" father/grandfather, "that" mother/stepmother, "that" sibling. Or cousin or uncle or or or. We all know that family and have lived with someone like them. It was nice to see that We are NOT alone!!
    8nottiguai-92444

    Why do you need to write bad about this?

    It's a very good movie: story, atmosphere, characters, lines, actors of course. As I'm italian, I can't tell why. But you can read what wrote who liked it, and trust them. Or trust who didn't. But remember that we choose to like or unlike, so it's too easy (and childish) write things like "the worst", "two hours I'll never get back" or other stupid unoriginal but thinking to be original stuff. We have to dive into movies. They are an escape from serie, like healthy food. If you prefer fast or sugar food, you're welcome. But save your time from poisoning our water. We are swimming.
    10saracnhamill

    As close to real life as it gets...

    I am surprised by other reviews of this film, but I think understanding this work depends wholly on whether you have ever lived with or known intimately a narcissist. It may not be pretty to watch, but it's not pretty to live either. And this movie nails it. It may be a small percentage of the population that can truly understand the subtleties of this movie and appreciate them. The skill it took to capture the complexity of these characters and to make it believable is remarkable. Baumbach paints in detail the devastated landscape of a narcissist's world. Hoffman's character displays perfectly how a narcissist's personality cannot and will not make room for anyone else's experience or emotions, especially his children's. Every conversation eventually returns to him: his needs, his opinions, his preferences, his ego, his career, his art, his place in the world. People have remarked that Hoffman is tedious and exhausting in this film. Yes. Because that is exactly the point. And Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Elizabeth Marvel are brilliant as the relational afterthoughts of his all-consuming ego. I would recommend this film to anyone. Not because you'll feel great after watching it but because it dares to tackle a deeply complex human subject and succeeds. And isn't that the point of art anyway?
    Gordon-11

    An unexpectedly good drama

    This film tells the story of an artist father and his three estranged children, who are reunited under imperfect circumstances.

    "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" it's unexpectedly good film. The characters stand out and make you care about them. The father is pervasively an unsympathetic man, and it is easy to see why he does not get along with his children. The three children are all interesting, and have baggage of their own. It is a captivating drama, and it is even more refreshing to see both Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller together in a good drama.
    7youngcollind

    Down to earth drama that isn't swinging for big laughs or big tears

    Keeping things low key from beginning to end, the story presents a realistic family dynamic that's subtly dysfunctional. The ridiculously star studded cast all offer up believable, understated performances, and it's easy to find the characters relatable. The film stays so true to life that it can occasionally get a bit dull. I'd say for the most part it hovers just above being boring, but I could see someone who's used to more fast paced fare consider it's dry delivery to be a tedious slog.

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    • Trivia
      At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller stated in a press conference that playing brothers in this movie was one of the best experiences they've ever had in their careers, as it allowed them to grow closer as friends than they ever have in the past.
    • Goofs
      While Danny is on the phone with Eliza (who is at Bard College), he states, "I might go stay at Jean's in Rochester for a while. I'll be closer to you...". The distance between Rochester and Bard College is actually significantly greater than New York City to Bard.
    • Quotes

      Danny: It was like walking barefoot through broken glass to get a milkshake. I loved the milkshake, but, you know, my feet were bleeding.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Adam Sandler & Dustin Hoffman/Miley Cyrus (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Head to Toe
      Written by Curtis Bedeau, Gerald Charles, Hugh Clarke, B-Fine (as Brian P. George), Bowlegged Lou, Paul A. George

      Performed by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam (as Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam)

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los Meyerowitz: La familia no se elige
    • Filming locations
      • Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Netflix
      • IAC Films
      • Gilded Halfwing
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      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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