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2005 · 81 min · R

The Squid and the Whale

Directed by Noah Baumbach · Comedy, Drama

The Squid and the Whale (2005) is a Comedy film, directed by Noah Baumbach set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 81 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of family & loyalty and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Britta PhillipsDean Wareham
Cinematography
Robert D. Yeoman
Cast
Jeff DanielsLaura LinneyJesse EisenbergOwen KlineWilliam BaldwinHalley FeifferAnna PaquinDavid Benger

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyComing Of Age
Tone
Darkly ComicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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