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 1980's.
Run Time
81 min, Canada:88 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Rating Details
Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic dialogue and language.
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Language
English
Keyword
Writer, Tennis, 1980s, Library, Divorce
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Colour
Color
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Coming-of-Age, Family Drama
Themes
Breakups and Divorces, Dysfunctional Families, Writer's Life, Sexual Awakening, Eccentric Families, Sibling Relationships
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.
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