My Octopus Teacher
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.
Where to watch My Octopus Teacher in United States
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Where is My Octopus Teacher streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher is a 2020 English-language documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. The cast is led by Craig Foster, Tom Foster. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
My Octopus Teacher was produced by The Sea Change Project and Off the Fence and made in South Africa and United Kingdom. It was released on September 4, 2020.
- Director
- Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Writers
- Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
- Release date
- September 4, 2020
- OTT release
- September 7, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Production
- The Sea Change Project, Off the Fence
My Octopus Teacher cast & crew
My Octopus Teacher was directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed and written by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed.
The cast features Craig Foster as Self and Tom Foster as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kevin Smuts, cinematography is by Roger Horrocks, and it was produced by Ellen Windemuth and Craig Foster.
Is My Octopus Teacher worth watching?
My Octopus Teacher holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,038 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, My Octopus Teacher is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch My Octopus Teacher
In United States, you can stream My Octopus Teacher on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 7, 2020.
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Cast of My Octopus Teacher
Craig Foster
Self
Tom Foster
Self
My Octopus Teacher — FAQs
▸Where can I watch My Octopus Teacher in United States?
My Octopus Teacher is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is My Octopus Teacher on Netflix?
Yes — My Octopus Teacher is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is My Octopus Teacher in?
My Octopus Teacher is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is My Octopus Teacher rated?
It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,038 ratings.
▸When did My Octopus Teacher release on OTT?
My Octopus Teacher became available digitally on September 7, 2020.
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