The Squid and the Whale (2005)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after The Squid and the Whale

• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) — Noah Baumbach wrote for both
• Frances Ha (2012) — Noah Baumbach directed both
• The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) — Same subject: new york city
• The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — Wes Anderson produced both
• De Palma (2015) — Noah Baumbach directed both
• The Lobster (2015) — Same feel: cynical, complex