The Squid and the Whale
2005, Drama, 1h 20m
153 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
This is a piercingly honest, acidly witty look at divorce and its impact on a family. Read critic reviews
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A pair of brothers living in Brooklyn are caught in the middle of, and deeply affected by, the divorce of their erudite parents, Bernard (Jeff Daniels) and Joan Berkman (Laura Linney). Older sibling Walt (Jesse Eisenberg) sides with dad and acts out at school, while younger brother Frank (Owen Kline) quietly backs up mom. The household tension rises further when Joan's writing career takes off and surpasses the failed ambitions of her professor ex-husband.
Cast & Crew
Jeff Daniels
Bernard Berkman
Bernard Berkman
Laura Linney
Joan Berkman
Joan Berkman
Jesse Eisenberg
Walt Berkman
Walt Berkman
Owen Kline
Frank Berkman
Frank Berkman
William Baldwin
Ivan
Ivan
Halley Feiffer
Sophie
Sophie
Critic Reviews for The Squid and the Whale
Audience Reviews for The Squid and the Whale
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May 10, 2015Decent film on divorce and everything that comes with it. However, it seems to be somehow forgettable.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Aug 19, 2014Pleasant, 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
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Oct 17, 2013I 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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