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The Squid and the Whale (2005): movie guide
The Squid and the Whale (2005) is a Comedy, Drama running about 81 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 1,128 votes. Notable cast includes Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2005-10-05
- Runtime: 81 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2005-10-05
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What is The Squid and the Whale about?
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 1980s.
Cast highlights
The Squid and the Whale features Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, William Baldwin, Halley Feiffer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2005-10-05. Runtime: 81 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (1,128 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Squid and the Whale on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Squid and the Whale?
- The Squid and the Whale is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Squid and the Whale?
- The Squid and the Whale runs about 81 minutes.
- Who stars in The Squid and the Whale?
- Cast highlights include Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline, William Baldwin, Halley Feiffer.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Squid and the Whale?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Squid and the Whale?
- Open the The Squid and the Whale page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
