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The Squid and the Whale

2005 · Movie · 81 min· Updated Jun 2026
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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.

Awkward intellectualism and biting wit collide in this sharp portrait of a fractured Brooklyn family. You will find yourself navigating the uncomfortable, deeply human friction of two brothers trying to outsmart their parents' messy divorce.

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Noah Baumbach

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

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The Squid and the Whale

2005•⭐ 7.0•81 min•Updated Jun 2026
🌐English

You can stream The Squid and the Whale (2005) on Netflix with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.

Rated:R
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7.0/10

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91%

82

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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.

Awkward intellectualism and biting wit collide in this sharp portrait of a fractured Brooklyn family. You will find yourself navigating the uncomfortable, deeply human friction of two brothers trying to outsmart their parents' messy divorce.

Director

Noah Baumbach

Cast

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

5 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States

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