The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

After separating from his wife, Danny Meyerowitz moves in with his father, Harold, who is a retired art professor. This marks the beginning of their complicated relationship as they navigate their family dynamics.

Danny's daughter, Eliza, showcases one of her sexually provocative films to the family. Despite their shock, the family attempts to compliment her work, highlighting the generational differences in their perspectives on art.

Despite having his work selected for a faculty group show at Bard, Harold refuses to participate. This refusal is indicative of his struggle with accepting his place in the art community.

Danny and Harold attend a retrospective at MoMA for Harold's successful contemporary, L.J. Shapiro. Both feel out of place, with Harold choosing to run away due to feelings of being forgotten by the art world.

Harold meets with his successful son, Matthew, who attempts to convince him to sell their Manhattan home. The tension arises as Harold insists that any decision regarding the house should remain within the family.

During lunch, Harold feels insulted by another patron's arrogance, leading him to claim that the patron swapped jackets with him. This moment leads to a brief bonding experience between Harold and Matthew.

Harold and Matthew pay a visit to Julia, Harold's second wife. The discomfort rises as Julia reflects on her past as a mother, causing tension between the family members.

Harold is diagnosed with a chronic subdural hematoma and is admitted to the hospital. Both Danny and Matthew learn to manage Harold's care while grappling with their complicated feelings towards him.

In an emotional moment, Jean reveals to her brothers that a family friend had exposed himself to her during childhood. This shocking revelation leads to tension between the siblings and influences their subsequent actions.

Angered by what Jean shared, Danny and Matthew initially seek retribution but instead end up vandalizing the elderly friend's car. Jean feels betrayed, wishing her brothers had simply listened to her instead.

While representing Harold at the faculty group show, Danny and Matthew get into a fight, revealing their deep-seated emotional struggles. This confrontation is pivotal, leading Matthew to break down emotionally.

Despite Matthew's initial resistance, the family ultimately decides to sell Harold's townhouse. This decision marks a significant shift in Harold's life and forces him to confront his failures as an artist.

As Harold recuperates, both he and Matthew realize that Harold's favorite sculpture, titled 'Matthew,' signifies deeper personal feelings for Danny. This realization sheds light on the complex dynamics within the family.

Danny, feeling overwhelmed by family responsibilities, accepts Matthew's offer to travel to California. This trip symbolizes a tentative step towards reconciling with his past and forgiving Matthew.

In a poignant moment, Eliza uncovers her grandfather's sculpture at The Whitney, which was long thought lost. This discovery represents a reconnection to her family's artistic legacy and its tumultuous history.