The Squid and the Whale
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The Squid and the Whale (2005)

15
05/12/2016 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
1h 21m

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.

  • Noah BaumbachDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,500,000

  • Revenue

    $11,100,000

Keywords

  • uniform
  • new york city
  • museum
  • writer
  • private
  • brooklyn, new york city
  • tryst
  • semi autobiographical
  • 1980s

Top Billed Cast

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Bernard Berkman

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Joan Berkman

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Walt Berkman

Owen Kline

Owen Kline

Frank Berkman

William Baldwin

William Baldwin

Ivan

Halley Feiffer

Halley Feiffer

Sophie Greenberg

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Lili

David Benger

Carl

Molly Barton

Graduate Student

Bo Berkman

Graduate Student

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