Divorce inspires directors almost as much as marriage does. Love which leaves space for hate, the desire for a new life, family and romantic relationships... these are all sensitive subjects, ideal for the silver screen. Take a look at 9 of the best films about divorce.
Marriage Story by Noah Baumbach (2019)
This film about divorce was a huge success on Netflix in 2019. Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) had everything to be happy, but they decided to get divorced, while trying to protect their son. The film plunges us into the sadness that is divorce.
Crazy, Stupid, Love by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (2011)
A recently divorced 40-something Cal, (Steve Carell), can count on the seductive Jacob (Ryan Gosling) to learn how to put him on the right track to find love.
Eat, Pray, Love by Ryan Murphy (2010)
Adapted from the best-selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert, this film follows the journey of Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts), from Italy, to India and then to Bali, and her search for personal happiness and growth after her divorce.
Blue Jasmine by Woody Allen (2013)
Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) leaves New York after separating from her businessman husband. She heads to San Francisco and tries to reconstruct her life by living more peacefully.
Kramer vs. Kramer by Robert Benton (1979)
Exasperated by her husband's lack of time, Joanna (Meryl Streep) files for divorce and walks away from everything, including her son Billy, whom she leaves to her ex-husband Ted (Dustin Hoffman). Ted will juggle between his job and his son's education with varying degrees of difficulty. The precarious balance finally found, Joanna resurfaces to regain her place as a mother and ask for custody.
Ma Ma by Julio Medem (2016)
After losing her job and getting divorced, Magda (Penélope Cruz) was diagnosed with cancer. This tragic news made her want to enjoy life to the fullest.
Love Lasts Three Years by Frédéric Beigbeder (2011)
Directed by Frederic Beigbeder already the author of the book with the same name L'Amour dure trois ans follows Marc Marronnier (Gaspard Proust), who is in the middle of a divorce, which proves to anyone who'll listen that the feelings don't last more than three years.
Papa ou Maman (Daddy or Mommy) by Martin Bourboulon (2014)
Even though their divorce went smoothly, like the rest of their lives, Florence (Marina Foïs) and Vincent (Laurent Lafitte) tear each other apart for not being able to have custody of their children in order to succeed in their mutual career development.
The Past by Asghar Farhadi (2013)
Divorced four years ago from Marie (Bérénice Béjo), Ahmad (Tahar Rahim) returns from Tehran at her instigation to finalize the procedure. His return will reveal many things about his past...
Heartburn by Mike Nichols (1986)
Despite their beautiful love story, Rachel (Meryl Streep) and Mark (Jack Nicholson) are about to go to war when the latter learns that his wife had an affair during her pregnancy...
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