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The Squid and the Whale

The Squid and the Whale

Comedy • R • 2005 • 1 hr 21 min
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6.9
IMDb
7.3

Based on the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his brother, The Squid and the Whale tells the touching story of two young boys dealing with their parents' divorce in Brooklyn in the 1980s.

Starring

Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, William Baldwin

Directed By

Noah Baumbach

Written By

Noah Baumbach

Attributes

Watch By Myself

Genre

ComedyDrama

Release Date

October 5, 2005

User Reviews

Steven
Steven
Racy, realistic, funny. Brutally honest people.
Ryan Dolejsi
Ryan Dolejsi
It’s been a while, but I remember a fair amount of tennis.
Kevin
Kevin
This is one film everyone should watch once. Just full of different emotions to different people all relating to one thing
Anthony
Anthony
Noah Baumbach is great at making movies about family, and this is no different. It shows how a family can come together despite the hate.
James Barbarotto
James Barbarotto
It's really dry, and hits a little too close to home for anyone that's been apart of a divorce in a traditional family.
Ahmad
Ahmad
This movie tackles dark and brooding themes, it shows how children are being shaped according to their parents behaviour in an genius way.
Rak
Rak
Great film. the complexities of family life and the neurotic behaviour that gets passed down through to the next generation
Charlie
Charlie
It’s a nice enjoyable film to watch on a Sunday - not amazing, but something good to put on nonetheless.
Diego
Diego
What an incredible and funny movie that has a twist when you get a surprisingly amount of heart and depth.
Julio Ramirez Jr.
Julio Ramirez Jr.
Honestly the right movie to cope over broken families

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Ratings
178 (4%)
678 (17%)
2,279 (56%)
945 (23%)
6.9 – Based on 4.1k ratings
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Trailer
The Squid and the Whale Trailer (2005)
Featurette
From the Archives: Noah Baumbach on The Squid and the Whale | NYFF43
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Performances in THE SQUID AND THE WHALE
Featurette
'The Squid and the Whale' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Cast & Crew

Noah Baumbach
Noah
Baumbach
Jeff Daniels
Jeff
Daniels
Laura Linney
Laura
Linney
Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse
Eisenberg
Owen Kline
Owen
Kline
William Baldwin
William
Baldwin
Halley Feiffer
Halley
Feiffer
Anna Paquin
Anna
Paquin
David Benger
David
Benger
Molly Barton
Molly
Barton
Bo Berkman
Bo
Berkman
Noah Baumbach
Noah
Baumbach

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