My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher (2020) is a documentary, directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. It stars Craig Foster and Tom Foster. The film is based on a true story. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.
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What My Octopus Teacher Is About
Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed's 2020 documentary follows a filmmaker diving every day off the South African coast. He meets an octopus. He follows the same animal for a year. The film joins nature observation to a personal recovery; the narrative argues that a bond across species is possible. It won the Academy Award for best documentary. The underwater work was done without tanks. Scientists argued that its interpretations were overstated. Who it's for: those who like nature documentaries. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot watch the animal hunted and injured; the film shows it.
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What is My Octopus Teacher about?
Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed's 2020 documentary follows a filmmaker diving every day off the South African coast. He meets an octopus.
Where can I watch My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).
When did My Octopus Teacher come out?
My Octopus Teacher was released in 2020.
Who directed My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher was directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed.
Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher stars Craig Foster, Tom Foster.
What is My Octopus Teacher's rating?
My Octopus Teacher holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.
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