Fantasy Life
2026 · 6.2/10
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Matthew Shear
Director & actor · born 10 October 1984 · New York City, New York, USA
Matthew Louis Shear is an American actor known for his work in independent film and frequent collaborations with director Noah Baumbach. He began his career with a small role in Taking Woodstock (2009) and appeared in Mistress America (2015), The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017), and Marriage Story (2019), and played Lucius Isaacson on The Alienist (2018–2020). In 2025, he made his directorial debut with Fantasy Life, which he also wrote and starred in.
Where to start: Marriage Story (2019).
As director 1
As actor 13
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NewFantasy Life
2026 · 6.2/10
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Between the Temples
2024 · 5.6/10
Snoozefest
Old
2021 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Cubby
2019 · 4.7/10
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Marriage Story
2019 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
The Boy Downstairs
2018 · 6.0/10
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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
2017 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Mistress America
2015 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
The Statistical Analysis of Your Failing Relationship
2015 · 6.0/10
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While We're Young
2015 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Don Peyote
2014 · 3.8/10
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Taking Woodstock
2009 · 6.2/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Matthew Shear movie?
By viewer score, Marriage Story (2019) at 7.7/10.
What are Matthew Shear’s most popular movies?
Marriage Story, Old, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected).
How many movies has Matthew Shear made?
14 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 13 as actor.