
My Octopus Teacher(2020)
Overview
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.
Director
Pippa Ehrlich
Studio
The Sea Change Project
Cast
Craig Foster
as Self
Tom Foster
as Self
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Production Companies
The Sea Change Project • Off the Fence
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Where can I watch My Octopus Teacher?▼
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What is My Octopus Teacher about?▼
After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.
Who directed My Octopus Teacher?▼
My Octopus Teacher was directed by Pippa Ehrlich and released in 2020. It is a documentary film.
How long is My Octopus Teacher?▼
My Octopus Teacher has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?▼
The cast of My Octopus Teacher includes Craig Foster as Self, Tom Foster as Self.
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