My Octopus Teacher
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Based on audience scoresAfter 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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Where can I watch My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is My Octopus Teacher 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.
What are the ratings for My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher scores 7.9 on The Movie Database, 8.1 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 80 on Metacritic.
Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?
My Octopus Teacher stars Craig Foster and Tom Foster.
When did My Octopus Teacher come out?
My Octopus Teacher was released in 2020.
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