Film · 2005
The Squid and the Whale
Directed by Noah Baumbach · starring Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney and Jesse Eisenberg
- 1 h 28 min
- 15
- Comedy · Drama
USA
- Released in the UK 6 April 2006
- 9.0 Users4 votes
Synopsis
The Squid and the Whale tells the story of a patriarch of an eccentric Brooklyn family who once had been a great novelist, but has settled into a teaching job. When his wife discovers a writing talent of her own, jealousy divides the family, leaving two teenage sons to forge new relationships with their parents.
Where to watch The Squid and the Whale
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 88 min1 hour and 28 minutes
- Budget
- $1.5mSony Pictures Releasing
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is The Squid and the Whale?
- 1 hour and 28 minutes (88 minutes).
- When was The Squid and the Whale released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 6 April 2006.
- Who directed The Squid and the Whale?
- Noah Baumbach.
- Who is in The Squid and the Whale?
- It stars Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg and William Baldwin.
- Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (14)-
Jeff Daniels Bernard Berkman
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Laura Linney Joan Berkman
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Jesse Eisenberg Walt Berkman
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William Baldwin Ivan
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Anna Paquin Lili
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Halley Feiffer Sophie Greenberg
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Michael Countryman Mr. Simic
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Alexandra Daddario Pretty Girl
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Maryann Plunkett Ms. Lemon
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Ken Leung School Therapist
- Director
- Noah Baumbach
- Writers
- Noah Baumbach
- Producers
- Wes Anderson
Reviews
9.0 4 votes
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2006 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 2006 3 nominations
Soundtrack
All 18 songsIf you liked The Squid and the Whale
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