The Squid and the Whale

The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 American 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 the 1980s. The film is named after a giant squid and sperm whale diorama found at the American Museum of Natural History, which is seen in the film. The film was shot on Super 16mm, mostly using a handheld camera. The Squid ... More

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  • Jan 2005

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R (USA)

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  • 1 h 21 min

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  • The Squid and the Whale

Film

Directed by

Noah Baumbach

Noah Baumbach (born September 3, 1969) is an American writer, director and independent filmmaker. Baumbach was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of novelist/film critic Jonathan Baumbach and Village Voice critic Georgia Brown. He graduated from Brooklyn's Midwood High School in 1987 and...

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  • Joint Custody Blows.

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2005
  • Mar 14, 2006
  • Mar 21, 2006
  • Oct 5, 2005
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 21 min
  • 1 h 28 min
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  • 1,500,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Nominees

Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award Winners

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