The Squid and the Whale
2005, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,128 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Squid and the Whale
The Squid and the Whale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Noah BaumbachDirector
- Jeff DanielsBernard Berkman
- Laura LinneyJoan Berkman
- Jesse EisenbergWalt Berkman
- Owen KlineFrank Berkman
- William BaldwinIvan
- Halley FeifferSophie Greenberg
- Anna PaquinLili
- David BengerCarl
- Molly BartonGraduate Student
- Bo BerkmanGraduate Student
- Matthew KaplanGraduate Student
- Simon KaplanGraduate Student
Details
- Released
- 5 October 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Noah Baumbach
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $11M
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The Squid and the Whale: quick answers
Is The Squid and the Whale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Squid and the Whale?
The Squid and the Whale runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Squid and the Whale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Squid and the Whale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Squid and the Whale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Squid and the Whale is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Squid and the Whale on?
The Squid and the Whale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Squid and the Whale?
If you liked The Squid and the Whale, try Igby Goes Down, Landline, Real Women Have Curves.
Who directed The Squid and the Whale?
The Squid and the Whale (2005) was directed by Noah Baumbach and stars Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg.