My Octopus Teacher

Name: My Octopus Teacher
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-09-04
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Craig Foster, Tom Foster

7.9/ 10IMDb8.11.1K

20201h 25m

Documentary

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.

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Top-billed cast

CCraig Foster
TTom Foster

Crew

Directors: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Writers: Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
Producers: Ellen Windemuth, Craig Foster
Production: The Sea Change Project, Off the Fence

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Octopus Teacher rated?

My Octopus Teacher has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 1.1K votes.

Who directed My Octopus Teacher?

My Octopus Teacher was directed by Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed.

When was My Octopus Teacher released?

My Octopus Teacher was released in 2020.