The Squid and the Whale

Is The Squid and the Whale right for your family?

Movie 2005 81 min

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.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. R (US)

Likely present: Romance & relationshipsFamily themesHeavy emotional content

The synopsis indicates family and relationship themes surrounding a divorce, suggesting heavy emotional content.

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