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The Squid and the Whale (2005)

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.

Released Oct. 5, 2005 81 min 17+

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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Production Companies: Destination Films, American Empirical Pictures, Original Media, Peter Newman/Interal

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 81 min.
Released: Oct. 5, 2005
Digital Release: April 7, 2006
Status: Released
Budget: $1,500,000
Revenue: $11,100,000
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 17+ cc

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