The Squid and the Whale
The Squid and the Whale
The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 American independent comedy-drama film directed by Noah Baumbach. It portrays the semi-autobiographical narrative of two boys in Brooklyn coping with their parents' divorce in 1986. The film's title references the giant squid and sperm whale diorama exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History, prominently featured in the movie.
ReleasedOct 5, 2005
Budget$2M
Box Office$11M
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