My Octopus Teacher (2020)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,010 ratings
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2020-09-04
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch My Octopus Teacher
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
My Octopus Teacher parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that My Octopus Teacher is a gentle nature documentary about a filmmaker's bond with a wild octopus.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Philippa Ehrlich
Cast
- Craig Foster as Self
- Tom Foster as Self
My Octopus Teacher FAQ
Is My Octopus Teacher good?
My Octopus Teacher has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,010 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Octopus Teacher?
In the US you can stream My Octopus Teacher on Netflix.
Is My Octopus Teacher OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that My Octopus Teacher is a gentle nature documentary about a filmmaker's bond with a wild octopus.
What movies are like My Octopus Teacher?
If you liked My Octopus Teacher, try Blackfish, Inside the Mind of a Cat, African Cats and March of the Penguins.