The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

Year: 2017

Runtime: 112 min

Language: English

Director: Noah Baumbach

DramaComedy

When the adult Meyerowitz children return to New York City for a celebration of their father Harold’s artistic legacy, long-simmering tensions and resentments surface. The event forces them to confront their individual struggles and examine their complicated relationships with each other and their accomplished, self-absorbed father. The gathering reveals the challenges of adulthood and the enduring power of family ties.

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1

Danny Moves In

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.

Harold's residence
2

Eliza's Provocative Film

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.

Harold's residence
3

Harold's Art Show Refusal

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.

Bard College
4

Visit to MoMA

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.

MoMA, New York
5

Lunch Meeting with Matthew

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.

Restaurant in New York
6

Confrontation with a Patron

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.

Restaurant
7

Visit to Julia

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.

Julia’s residence
8

Harold's Diagnosis

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.

Hospital
9

Jean's Revelation

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.

Hospital
10

Vandalizing the Friend's Car

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.

Outside the friend's residence
11

Fight at Bard

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.

Bard College
12

The Sale of the Townhouse

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.

Harold's townhouse
13

Revelation of 'Matthew' Sculpture

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.

Maureen's residence
14

Danny's Trip to California

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.

Airport
15

Eliza Discovers the Sculpture

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.

The Whitney, New York

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