Movie

The Squid and the Whale

“Joint custody blows.”

★ 7.0(1,082)20051h 21m

The Squid and the Whale is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Noah Baumbach
Release date: 2005-10-05
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Box office: $11,100,000
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Original Media

The Squid and the Whale — trailer

About The Squid and the Whale

The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Noah Baumbach, starring Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney and Jesse Eisenberg. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,082 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Squid and the Whale in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Jeff Daniels

Bernard Berkman

Laura Linney

Joan Berkman

Jesse Eisenberg

Walt Berkman

Owen Kline

Frank Berkman

William Baldwin

Ivan

Halley Feiffer

Sophie Greenberg

Anna Paquin

Lili

David Benger

Carl

Molly Barton

Graduate Student

Bo Berkman

Graduate Student

Matthew Kaplan

Graduate Student

Simon Kaplan

Graduate Student

Themes & keywords

uniformnew york citymuseumcoming of agewriterprivatebrooklyn, new york citytrystsemi autobiographicalbroken family1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale in Japan?+

In Japan, The Squid and the Whale is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Squid and the Whale on Netflix?+

The Squid and the Whale is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Squid and the Whale?+

The Squid and the Whale has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in The Squid and the Whale?+

The Squid and the Whale stars Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney, Jesse Eisenberg, Owen Kline and William Baldwin.

When did The Squid and the Whale come out?+

The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 movie directed by Noah Baumbach.

What genre is The Squid and the Whale?+

The Squid and the Whale is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Squid and the Whale?+

The Squid and the Whale was directed by Noah Baumbach.