My Octopus Teacher (2020)
Movie 1h 25m ★ 7.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
My Octopus Teacher is a documentary movie from 2020. It is directed by James Reed. The cast includes Craig Foster and Tom Foster. The running time is 1h 25m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.
79Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, recent.
Synopsis
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.
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Questions about My Octopus Teacher
- What genre is My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?
- Craig Foster, Tom Foster appear in the main cast.
- Who directed My Octopus Teacher?
- James Reed directed My Octopus Teacher.
- How long is My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher runs for 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- Is My Octopus Teacher worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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