The Squid and the Whale
Directed by Noah Baumbach
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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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Squid and the Whale online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Squid and the Whale is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Squid and the Whale on Netflix?
Yes — as of September 20, 2026, The Squid and the Whale is available on Netflix in United States.
Can I rent or buy The Squid and the Whale online?
Yes. In United States, The Squid and the Whale can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Squid and the Whale?
As of September 20, 2026, The Squid and the Whale is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
