The Squid and the Whale

Name: The Squid and the Whale
Released: 2005-10-05
Rating: 6.951

7.0/10 (1,110)

·2005· 81 min

Director: Noah Baumbach

"Joint custody blows."

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

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel

Trailer

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

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David Benger

Carl

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Molly Barton

Graduate Student

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Bo Berkman

Graduate Student

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Matthew Kaplan

Graduate Student

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Simon Kaplan

Graduate Student

In brief

The Squid and the Whale (2005) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,110 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 21min. You can stream it on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale online?

The Squid and the Whale is available on the following streaming services: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Squid and the Whale?

The Squid and the Whale runs 81 minutes (1h 21min).

What rating does The Squid and the Whale have?

The Squid and the Whale has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,110 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Squid and the Whale from?

The Squid and the Whale was released in 2005.