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My Octopus Teacher(2020)

1h 25mDocumentaryEnglish
7.9/10
1,061 user ratings

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

James Reed

Studio

The Sea Change Project

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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 James Reed 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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