The Squid and the Whale

(1003)

10/5/2005

1h 21min

Comedy

Drama

Tagline

Joint custody blows.

Overview

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.

Director

Noah Baumbach

Writer

Noah Baumbach

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Status
Released
Budget
$1,500,000.00
Revenue
$11,100,000.00
Original Language
English
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Wuchak 2/9/2019

***Gripping realistic account of divorce and its consequences; it’s also occasionally comical*** “The Squid and the Whale” (2005) is a frank, quirky and amusing drama about a family from Brookly ...Show More