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The Squid and the Whale

7.020051h 21m15MovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorNoah Baumbach
WriterNoah Baumbach
ProducersReverge Anselmo·Charlie Corwin

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Noah Baumbach

JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Bernard Berkman
LLLaura Linney
Laura Linney
Joan Berkman
JEJesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg
Walt Berkman
OKOwen Kline
Owen Kline
Frank Berkman
WBWilliam Baldwin
William Baldwin
Ivan
HFHalley Feiffer
Halley Feiffer
Sophie Greenberg
APAnna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Lili
DB
David Benger
Carl
MB
Molly Barton
Graduate Student
BB
Bo Berkman
Graduate Student
MK
Matthew Kaplan
Graduate Student
SK
Simon Kaplan
Graduate Student

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The Squid and the Whale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Squid and the Whale?

The Squid and the Whale isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Squid and the Whale on Netflix?

No, The Squid and the Whale is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Squid and the Whale on Amazon Prime Video?

The Squid and the Whale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale for free?

The Squid and the Whale isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Squid and the Whale based on a true story?

Yes — The Squid and the Whale is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).