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The Squid and the Whale

7/10

Rating

81 min

Runtime

2005

Release Year

Noah Baumbach

Director

Cast

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

Quick Synopsis

Set in 1980s Brooklyn, The Squid and the Whale follows two young brothers as they navigate the challenges of their parents' divorce. Drawing from the real childhood experiences of filmmaker Noah Baumbach and his brother, the film explores how the family’s breakup affects the boys' relationships and their understanding of the world around them.

Detailed Synopsis of The Squid and the Whale

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.

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