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The Octopus

6.619981h 40mMovieThrillerComedyCrime

Gabriel, dit Le Poulpe (The Octopus) is a laid-back private investigator who works on cases for his own pleasure. He is drawn to the fictional Loire Valley port of Angerneau, with his lover Clotilde who has been summoned by the police…

DirectorGuillaume Nicloux

WritersJean-Bernard Pouy·Guillaume Nicloux

Where to watch

Not available in Canada

Streaming in 25 other countries

The Octopus isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 21 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Guillaume Nicloux

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'

Jean-François Gallotte

Assailant on the train

Bruno Lochet

Policeman

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The Octopus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Octopus?

The Octopus isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Switzerland and Cyprus and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Octopus on Netflix?

No, The Octopus is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is The Octopus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Octopus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Octopus for free?

The Octopus isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Octopus?

The Octopus hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 25, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.