Movie: The Squid and the Whale

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels

Bernard Berkman

Laura Linney
Laura Linney

Joan Berkman

Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg

Walt Berkman

Owen Kline
Owen Kline

Frank Berkman

William Baldwin
William Baldwin

Ivan

Halley Feiffer
Halley Feiffer

Sophie Greenberg

Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin

Lili

David Benger
David Benger

Carl

Molly Barton
Molly Barton

Graduate Student

Bo Berkman
Bo Berkman

Graduate Student

Video Trailer The Squid and the Whale

Video: The Squid and the Whale Trailer (2005)

The Squid and the Whale Trailer (2005)

The Squid and the Whale Trailer (2005)

'The Squid and the Whale' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'The Squid and the Whale' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Behind the Performances in THE SQUID AND THE WHALE

Behind the Performances in THE SQUID AND THE WHALE

From the Archives: Noah Baumbach on The Squid and the Whale | NYFF43

From the Archives: Noah Baumbach on The Squid and the Whale | NYFF43

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The Squid and the Whale Trailer (2005)

The Squid and the Whale Trailer (2005) - Trailer

'The Squid and the Whale' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'The Squid and the Whale' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times - Featurette

Behind the Performances in THE SQUID AND THE WHALE

Behind the Performances in THE SQUID AND THE WHALE - Behind the Scenes

From the Archives: Noah Baumbach on The Squid and the Whale | NYFF43

From the Archives: Noah Baumbach on The Squid and the Whale | NYFF43 - Featurette

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