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Greenberg

Greenberg

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Greenberg

"He's got a lot on his mind."

2010

1h 47m

5.9(630 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

Roger Greenberg, a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother. He's stranded there—since he doesn't drive—until his brother's assistant, Florence, comes to his rescue. She's as much a lost soul as he is, and the pair form a significant connection—giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.

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Production Companies

Focus Features

Scott Rudin Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Roger Greenberg

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig

Florence Marr

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans

Ivan Schrank

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Beth (Beller's Party)

Mark Duplass

Mark Duplass

Eric Beller (Beller's Party)

Merritt Wever

Merritt Wever

Gina

Chris Messina

Chris Messina

Phillip Greenberg

Brie Larson

Brie Larson

Sara

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Muriel

Susan Traylor

Susan Traylor

Carol Greenberg

Creative team

Directed by: Noah Baumbach
Written by: Noah Baumbach
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Produced by: Jennifer Jason Leigh
Scott Rudin

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