The Squid and the Whale (2005)

Name: The Squid and the Whale
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2005
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, William Baldwin

1h 21m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Inspired by the childhood of filmmaker Noah Baumbach, The Squid and the Whale explores the emotional turmoil of two brothers navigating their parents' separation in 1980s Brooklyn. As they grapple with the complexities of family dynamics and their own identities, the boys face the challenges of adolescence against the backdrop of their parents' tumultuous relationship. The film poignantly captures their struggles, blending humor and heartbreak as they learn to cope with their fractured home life and the impact of their parents' choices on their formative years.

Cast

Jeff Daniels Laura Linney Jesse Eisenberg Owen Kline William Baldwin Halley Feiffer Anna Paquin David Benger Molly Barton Bo Berkman Matthew Kaplan Simon Kaplan Matthew Kirsch Daniella Markowicz Elizabeth Meriwether