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Cast

Jeff Daniels
as Bernard Berkman

Laura Linney
as Joan Berkman

Owen Kline
as Frank Berkman

Jesse Eisenberg
as Walt Berkman

Halley Feiffer
as Sophie Greenburg

Anna Paquin
as Lili

William Baldwin
as Ivan

David Benger
as Carl

Molly Barton
as Graduate Student

Bo Berkman
as Graduate Student

Matthew Kaplan
as Graduate Student

Simon Kaplan
as Graduate Student

Matthew Kirsch
as Graduate Student

Daniella Markowicz
as Graduate Student

Elizabeth Meriwether
as Graduate Student

Ben Schrank
as Graduate Student

Amy Srebnick
as Graduate Student

Josh Srebnick
as Graduate Student

Emma Straub
as Graduate Student

Alan Wilks
as Graduate Student

Charlie Hamilton James
as Man with Joan

Adam Rose
as Otto

Henry Glovinsky
as Lance

Eli Gelb
as Jeffrey

Wayne Lawson
as Talent Show Judge

Michael Santiago
as Talent Show Judge

Patricia Towers
as Talent Show Judge

Peggy Gormley
as Mrs. Greenberg

Peter Newman (I)
as Mr. Greenberg

Greta Kline
as Greta Greenberg

Melissa Meyer
as Professor

Benjamin Smolen
as Student with Puppets

Michael Countryman
as Mr. Simic

Alexandra Daddario
as Pretty Girl

Nico Baumbach
as Jeb Gelber

Maryann Plunkett
as Ms. Lemon

Hector Otero
as Hector

Ken Leung
as School Counselor

Jo Yang
as Nurse

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Audience Reviews for The Squid and the Whale

• May 10, 2015

  Decent film on divorce and everything that comes with it. However, it seems to be somehow forgettable.
  Maymay A Super Reviewer
• Aug 19, 2014

  Pleasant, engaging drama that boasts some stunning performances, I really enjoyed the Squid and the Whale, which is a surprisingly charming picture that mixes drama with a few aspects of comedy. The result is a film that is highly entertaining from start to finish, and each actor brings something great to the screen. The film is well worth seeing, and ranks among the finest dramas I have seen in the last few months. Even if this film is nearly a decade old, I'm glad I finally got around to seeing this film, as it is well worth your time. With effective performances that really bring out the best of the film's elements, The Squid and the Whale is a near perfect film that is well worth your time. It's a short, straight to the point film that just dives into its plot, and you get hooked fairly easily simple, yet effective this film takes a simple idea, and runs with it and pulls off something wonderful. Short and sweet, and to the point. This is an impressive picture, one that is accomplished in what it tries to do, and it features Jesse Eisenberg finest performance to date. This is the perfect mix of drama and comedy and it works quite well to grab your attention and make it a film going experience that will stick with you long after you've seen it. The performances are wonderful, and the plot is rich, and The Squid and the Whale has something for everyone. For those who enjoy the genre, this is a film well worth your time, and is an engaging picture from start to finish.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• May 20, 2014

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• Oct 17, 2013

  I haven't been through a divorce, so this is all a little obscure to me, but this movie is believable. Although everyone struggles with the new arrangement - the movie primarily covers the impact on the kids. It bothers me that the parents say they are there for their kids, but really they are not. Both of them are more concerned about themselves than they are about their kids.
  Red L Super Reviewer

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