The Squid and the Whale (2005)

Directed by Noah Baumbach
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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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  1. The Graduate (1967)
    "Baumbach's film is in The Graduate's lineage of pinpoint-observed parental dysfunction + young protagonist navigating it without a roadmap." source

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  1. Marriage Story (2019)
    "Also directed by Noah Baumbach, this film delves into the impact of divorce on a family, a theme further explored in "Marriage Story."" 10 Heartbreaking Movies To Watch If You Loved Marriage Story Matthew Wilkinson ScreenRant

The Squid and the Whale (2005), directed by Noah Baumbach, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including The Graduate — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Marriage Story. Check out the citations below.