Movie · 85 min · doc, drm
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.
Where to watch My Octopus Teacher
Available on 3 platforms across 5 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 3 countries, best placed at #662 in South Korea.
- South Korea #662
- Denmark #682
- Malaysia #696
Chart history
My Octopus Teacher has spent 0 days in a top 3, 2 days in a top 10 and 34 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #5.
Cast
Craig Foster, Tom Foster
Crew
Pippa Ehrlich (director,writer), James Reed (director,writer), Craig Foster (producer)
Awards
3 wins from 3 nominations.
- Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film 2021 — won
- Grierson Awards — won
- Grierson Awards — won