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My Octopus Teacher

020201h 25mJames Reed,Pippa Ehrlich
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 82
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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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DivingOctopusIntelligenceAtlantic OceanHuman Animal RelationshipSouth AfricaBased On True StoryUnderwaterSharkWestern Cape

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What is My Octopus Teacher (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?

My Octopus Teacher stars Craig Foster (Self), Tom Foster (Self). The film was directed by James Reed.

How long is My Octopus Teacher?

My Octopus Teacher has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated 0.

Is My Octopus Teacher worth watching?

My Octopus Teacher holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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