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The Squid and the Whale

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The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 American independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Noah Baumbach and produced by Wes Anderson. It tells the semi-autobiographical story of two boys in Brooklyn dealing with their parents' divorce in 1986. The film is named after the giant squid and sperm whale diorama housed at the American Museum of Natural History, which is seen in the film. The film was shot on Super 16 mm, mostly using a handheld camera.

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2005 · 1h 21m · Comedy · Drama

TMDB 7.0/10 (1,093 votes)

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.

Directed by Noah Baumbach

Box office $11M worldwide

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Noah BaumbachDirector

Jeff Danielsas Bernard Berkman

Laura Linneyas Joan Berkman

Jesse Eisenbergas Walt Berkman

Owen Klineas Frank Berkman

William Baldwinas Ivan

Halley Feifferas Sophie Greenberg

Anna Paquinas Lili DDavid Bengeras Carl MMolly Bartonas Graduate Student BBo Berkmanas Graduate Student MMatthew Kaplanas Graduate Student SSimon Kaplanas Graduate Student MMatthew Kirschas Graduate Student DDaniella Markowiczas Graduate Student