The Squid and the Whale
7·2005·Comedy · Drama

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.

About The Squid and the Whale

Director

Noah Baumbach

Cast

Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, William Baldwin

Genres

Comedy · Drama

Maturity rating

R

Score 7 • 2005 • Film

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