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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Noah Baumbach (written by)
Release Date:
3 March 2006 (Turkey)
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Tagline:
Joint Custody Blows.
Plot:
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 1980's. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 16 wins
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25 nominations
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(72 articles)
Trailer - Ben Stiller in Noah Baumbach's 'Greenberg'
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Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg Trailer Starring Ben Stiller
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Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg Trailer Starring Ben Stiller
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Patricide with a dull knife
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Owen Kline | ... | Frank Berkman |
 | Jeff Daniels | ... | Bernard Berkman |
 | Laura Linney | ... | Joan Berkman |
 | Jesse Eisenberg | ... | Walt Berkman |
 | William Baldwin | ... | Ivan |
| David Benger | ... | Carl |
 | Anna Paquin | ... | Lili |
| Molly Barton | ... | Graduate Student |
| Bo Berkman | ... | Graduate Student |
| Matthew Kaplan | ... | Graduate Student |
| Simon Kaplan | ... | Graduate Student |
| Matthew Kirsch | ... | Graduate Student |
| Daniella Markowicz | ... | Graduate Student |
| Elizabeth Meriwether | ... | Graduate Student |
| Ben Schrank | ... | Graduate Student |
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Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic dialogue and language.
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Runtime:
81 min | Canada:88 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Canada:14A (Ontario) |
UK:15 |
Australia:MA |
Ireland:16 |
Argentina:16 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Brazil:14 |
Norway:11 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Sweden:Btl |
Germany:12 |
Iceland:16 |
South Korea:15 |
Japan:PG-12 |
USA:R
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Noah Baumbach originally wanted Wes Anderson to direct but Anderson convinced Baumbach to direct it himself, due to the film being very personal to Baumbach.
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Anachronisms: The fence seen around the reservoir in Central Park was built in 2003. The Whale Room in the Museum of Natural History was renovated to look as in the movie in around 2004.
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References Short Circuit (1986)
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Holland Tunnel
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What is it that Frank coughs up after getting drunk?What is the picture that Frank masturbates to?
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Noah Baumbach takes a loving (oh?) stab at his parents' divorce, brought on by the hilariously immature antics of his father, and my writing professor, the ever pompous Jonathan Baumbach (Jeff Daniels).
Brooklyn College was a hotbed of activism and liberal arts when I first encountered Jonathan Baumbach (rechristened "Bernard" in the film, a sly wink at Jonathan's mentor and hero, Bernard Malamud). The arrogance and complete lack of self awareness is perfectly captured by Daniels in his over-the-top performance which, amazingly, underplays the actual father.
To call the picture patricidal is to completely miss the point; Baumbach pere is so self centered, he likely sees the film as an homage. Baumbach Sr. is a great writer; he receives good reviews in the literary journals and his books sell in the hundreds. Baumbach Jr., on the other hand, is a great filmmaker, and his movies (The Life Aquatic) are seen by millions. I'm sure the father is disappointed that the son isn't pursuing tenure at a small Ohio college.
I saw this film in a cozy college theater at the Toronto Film Festival. I half expected to run into Jonathan Baumbach, in his leather patched tweed jacket, preening for the audience and eying the coeds.
Funny and poignant. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to choke the bastard.