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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
WritersGuillaume Nicloux·Jean-Bernard Pouy

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 25 other countries

The Octopus isn't on any streaming service in United States 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

JDJean-Pierre Darroussin
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe'
CCClotilde Courau
Clotilde Courau
Cheryl
JRJulien Rassam
Julien Rassam
Transvestite
SBStéphane Boucher
Stéphane Boucher
Taxi driver
JDJulie Delarme
Julie Delarme
Sandra
AD
Aristide Demonico
Pedro
JFJames Faulkner
James Faulkner
Thomas
CC
Céline Cailleau
Chéryl's friend
JGJean-François Gallotte
Jean-François Gallotte
Bar boss 1
NJNicolas Jouhet
Nicolas Jouhet
Jaguar driver
FLFrançois Levantal
François Levantal
Assailant on the train
BLBruno Lochet
Bruno Lochet
Policeman

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The Octopus — streaming FAQ

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Is The Octopus on Netflix?

No, The Octopus is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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