The Squid and the Whale(2005)
“Joint custody blows.”
Overview
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.
Director
Noah Baumbach
Studio
Original Media
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Jeff Daniels
as Bernard Berkman
Laura Linney
as Joan Berkman
Jesse Eisenberg
as Walt Berkman
Owen Kline
as Frank Berkman
William Baldwin
as Ivan
Halley Feiffer
as Sophie Greenberg
Anna Paquin
as Lili
David Benger
as Carl
Molly Barton
as Graduate Student
Bo Berkman
as Graduate Student
Matthew Kaplan
as Graduate Student
Simon Kaplan
as Graduate Student
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Original Media • American Empirical Pictures • Peter Newman/Interal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Squid and the Whale (2005).
What is The Squid and the Whale about?▼
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.
Who directed The Squid and the Whale?▼
The Squid and the Whale was directed by Noah Baumbach and released in 2005. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Squid and the Whale?▼
The Squid and the Whale has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in The Squid and the Whale?▼
The cast of The Squid and the Whale includes Jeff Daniels as Bernard Berkman, Laura Linney as Joan Berkman, Jesse Eisenberg as Walt Berkman, Owen Kline as Frank Berkman, William Baldwin as Ivan and more.
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