Where to watch The Squid and the Whale(2005)
In the United States, The Squid and the Whale is available to stream on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Squid and the Whale
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Netflix
Sony Pictures Core
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Squid and the Whale plot summary
Joint custody blows.
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.
Details
- Release date
- October 5, 2005
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Directed by
- Noah Baumbach
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 1,117 votes
The Squid and the Whale trailer
Cast
Jeff DanielsBernard Berkman
Laura LinneyJoan Berkman
Jesse EisenbergWalt Berkman
Owen KlineFrank Berkman
William BaldwinIvan
Halley FeifferSophie Greenberg
Anna PaquinLili- David BengerCarl
- Molly BartonGraduate Student
- Bo BerkmanGraduate Student
FAQ
Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale?
In the United States, The Squid and the Whale is available to stream on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Squid and the Whale?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Squid and the Whale?
The Squid and the Whale runs 1h 21m (81 minutes).
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