Apple TVThe Squid and the Whale (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of family divorce and personal dysfunction is inherently apolitical, and its narrative offers a balanced critique of the individual flaws of both parents rather than promoting or critiquing a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and personal flaws, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Jewish cultural and religious practices, particularly through Sophie's family, as a source of warmth, tradition, and stability, offering a positive contrast to the dysfunctional Berkman family. Walt's initial dismissiveness is shown as a reflection of his own immaturity and his father's influence, not as an endorsement of a negative view of the faith.
The film primarily focuses on the heterosexual relationships and family dynamics of the Berkman family amidst a divorce. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explicit LGBTQ+ themes present in the narrative, resulting in a classification of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Squid and the Whale is an original screenplay by Noah Baumbach, featuring characters created specifically for this film. It is not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of existing source material or historical figures. Therefore, no characters were established as a different gender prior to this film's portrayal.
The Squid and the Whale is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.1
8.2
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