The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Movie 1h 21m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
The Squid and the Whale is a comedy and drama movie from 2005. It is directed by Noah Baumbach. The cast includes Anna Paquin, Laura Linney and Halley Feiffer. The running time is 1h 21m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Noah BaumbachDirector
- Anna Paquinas Lili
- Laura Linneyas Joan Berkman
- Halley Feifferas Sophie Greenberg
- Jeff Danielsas Bernard Berkman
- Jesse Eisenbergas Walt Berkman
- William Baldwinas Ivan
- Owen Klineas Frank Berkman
- David Bengeras Carl
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Questions about The Squid and the Whale
- What genre is The Squid and the Whale?
- The Squid and the Whale is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in The Squid and the Whale?
- Anna Paquin, Laura Linney, Halley Feiffer, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Eisenberg appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Squid and the Whale?
- Noah Baumbach directed The Squid and the Whale.
- How long is The Squid and the Whale?
- The Squid and the Whale runs for 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- Is The Squid and the Whale worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
