Topic: Mumblecore

Direction Noah Baumbach

Cast Greta Gerwig · Mickey Sumner · Adam Driver · Michael Esper

Synopsis Frances Ha (2012) follows Greta Gerwig as Frances, a vibrant young woman navigating her life in New York City. Frances is an aspiring dancer, currently an apprentice in a dance company, yearning for more than her current circumstances. At 27,...

Direction Alex Holdridge

Cast Scoot McNairy · Sara Simmonds · Brian Matthew McGuire · Kathleen Luong

Synopsis In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2007) follows Wilson, a struggling 29-year-old writer, who finds himself at a low point after a year of disappointments, including an unsold script, a lack of direction, and no romantic prospects. His loyal friend,...

Direction Andrew Bujalski

Cast Justin Rice · Rachel Clift · Andrew Bujalski · Lee Seung-min

Synopsis Mutual Appreciation (2005) follows the journey of Alan, a musician whose band has recently disbanded, as he arrives in New York City to advance his rock and roll aspirations. His initial task is to find a drummer for an already...

Direction Ben Safdie · Joshua Safdie

Cast Ronald Bronstein · Ted Barron · Jake Braff · Larry Chamberlain

Synopsis Go Get Some Rosemary (2009) follows Lenny, a 34-year-old man with graying, disheveled hair, as he navigates the complexities of parenthood after a prolonged period of absence from his children's lives. After picking up his sons, Sage, 9, and Frey,...

Direction Andrew Bujalski

Cast Tilly Hatcher · Maggie Hatcher · Alex Karpovsky · Katy O'Connor

Synopsis Beeswax (2009) follows the lives of two identical twin sisters who, despite their physical similarities, have distinct lives. One sister is a paraplegic, navigating the world from her wheelchair, while the other has a more active lifestyle. The narrative explores...

Direction Andrew Bujalski

Cast Kate Dollenmayer · Mark Herlehy · Christian Rudder · Jennifer L. Schaper

Synopsis Funny Ha Ha (2002) follows the journey of Marnie, a recent college graduate who finds herself navigating the complexities of adulthood with a unique blend of humor and chaos. Instead of seamlessly transitioning into a responsible adult life, Marnie struggles...

Direction Azazel Jacobs

Cast Azazel Jacobs · Gerardo Naranjo · Sara Diaz · Lucy Dodd

Direction Alex Ross Perry

Cast Carlen Altman · Alex Ross Perry · Bob Byington · Ry Russo-Young

Synopsis The Color Wheel (2011) follows JR, who has recently split from her professor and enlists her younger sibling, Colin, to assist in moving her belongings during a brief road trip. The siblings, known for their constant bickering and clashes with...

Direction Barry Jenkins

Cast Wyatt Cenac · Tracey Heggins · Elizabeth Acker · Melissa Bisagni

Synopsis Medicine for Melancholy (2008) follows the journey of two young African-American individuals navigating the complexities of love, identity, and urban change. Set against the backdrop of a swiftly gentrifying San Francisco, the film explores the challenges and nuances of being...

Direction Travis Mathews

Cast Jesse Metzger · Brenden Gregory

Direction Bradley Rust Gray

Cast Zoe Kazan · Mark Rendall · Hunter Canning · Maryann Urbano

Direction Jay Duplass · Mark Duplass

Cast Mark Duplass · Katie Aselton · Rhett Wilkins · Julie Fischer

Synopsis The Puffy Chair (2005) follows the journey of Josh, a meticulous and somewhat controlling individual who values punctuality and frugality. His life is in disarray, having failed as an indie rocker and struggling as a booking agent in NYC. In...

Direction Ti West

Cast Amy Seimetz · Joe Swanberg · Kate Lyn Sheil · AJ Bowen

Synopsis The Sacrament (2013) is a chilling found-footage horror film that immerses viewers in a Jonestown-like cult setting. The narrative follows a group of filmmakers who venture into the isolated community to investigate reports of a utopian society. However, their journey...

Direction Aaron Katz

Cast Erin Fisher · Cris Lankenau · Sarah Hellman · Joe Swanberg

Synopsis Quiet City (2007) follows the journey of Jamie, a 21-year-old from Atlanta, who travels to Brooklyn to visit her friend Samantha, only to find that Samantha is nowhere to be found. During her search, Jamie encounters a mysterious stranger named...

Direction Joshua Safdie

Cast Eleonore Hendricks · Bat Baxter · Van Neistat · Francesca LaPrelle

Synopsis The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) follows the enigmatic journey of Eleonore, a woman who seems to be on a peculiar quest, searching for something elusive and intangible. Her path leads her to explore the belongings of unsuspecting strangers, leaving...

Direction Lawrence Michael Levine

Cast Sophia Takal · Lawrence Michael Levine · Brooke Bloom · Louis Cancelmi

Synopsis Gabi on the Roof in July (2010) presents a vibrant snapshot of youthful New York City and the ambitious dreamers who strive to make it their home despite financial constraints. This ensemble comedy delves into themes of former romantic partners,...

Direction Lena Dunham

Cast Lena Dunham · Laurie Simmons · Grace Dunham · Jemima Kirke

Synopsis Tiny Furniture (2010) follows the journey of a 22-year-old woman named Aura who finds herself back in her artist mother's TriBeCa loft after a series of setbacks. She arrives with a film theory degree that she finds useless, a modest...

Direction Jay Duplass · Mark Duplass

Cast Mark Kelly · Steve Zissis · Jennifer Lafleur · Julie Vorus

Synopsis The Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012) follows the thrilling journey of two siblings as they engage in a personal 25-event competition, reminiscent of the Olympics, but tailored to their unique skills and interests. The film captures the essence of sibling rivalry, camaraderie, and...

Direction Aaron Katz

Cast Cole Pensinger · Anna Kavan · Ryan White · Sarah Bing

Synopsis Dance Party, USA (2006) follows the story of Gus, a young man who frequently shares his self-indulgent stories of sexual escapades and drug-fueled adventures with his closest friend, Bill. Meanwhile, Jessica finds herself increasingly distant from her friends, with tensions...

Direction Patrick Brice

Cast Mark Duplass · Patrick Brice

Synopsis Creep (2014) follows a freelance videographer who responds to a peculiar job posting on Craigslist, leading him to a secluded mountain community. Upon arrival, he quickly realizes that his client, a seemingly ordinary man, harbors a dark and unsettling secret....