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The Squid and the Whale

Joint custody blows.

2005 · R · 1h 21m

Directed by Noah Baumbach

7.0

TMDB audience score
1,128 votes, out of 10

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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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Jeff Daniels
    Bernard Berkman

  • Laura Linney
    Joan Berkman

  • Jesse Eisenberg
    Walt Berkman

  • Owen Kline
    Frank Berkman

  • William Baldwin
    Ivan

  • Halley Feiffer
    Sophie Greenberg

  • Anna Paquin
    Lili

  • David Benger
    Carl

  • Molly Barton
    Graduate Student

  • Bo Berkman
    Graduate Student

  • Matthew Kaplan
    Graduate Student

  • Simon Kaplan
    Graduate Student

  • Matthew Kirsch
    Graduate Student

  • Daniella Markowicz
    Graduate Student

  • Elizabeth Meriwether
    Graduate Student

  • Ben Schrank
    Graduate Student

  • Amy Srebnick
    Graduate Student

  • Josh Srebnick
    Graduate Student