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My Octopus Teacher

7.920201h 25mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorsJames Reed·Pippa Ehrlich
WritersPippa Ehrlich·James Reed
ProducersEllen Windemuth·Craig Foster

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Cast · Directed by James Reed

CF
Craig Foster
Self
TF
Tom Foster
Self

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My Octopus Teacher — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams My Octopus Teacher?

My Octopus Teacher is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is My Octopus Teacher on Netflix?

Yes — My Octopus Teacher is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is My Octopus Teacher on Amazon Prime Video?

No, My Octopus Teacher isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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Is My Octopus Teacher based on a true story?

Yes — My Octopus Teacher is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).