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Remarkably Bright Creatures

2026Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

DramaMystery
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic556.7Rotten Tomatoes86%90%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic556.7Rotten Tomatoes86%90%

Summary

Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Olivia Newman
Written by
Olivia Newman, John Whittington
Produced by
Peter Craig, Bryan Unkeless, David Levine
Music by
Dickon Hinchliffe

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Facts

May 7, 2026 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
May 7, 2026
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Remarkably Bright Creatures?"

Questions about Remarkably Bright Creatures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Remarkably Bright Creatures?

Netflix

In the United States, Remarkably Bright Creatures streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Remarkably Bright Creatures worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Remarkably Bright Creatures okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Remarkably Bright Creatures?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Remarkably Bright Creatures plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.