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My Octopus Teacher
2020·Movie
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A , documentary: , but never fluffy, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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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.
Nature DocumentaryHuman-Animal BondMarine BiologyOctopusUnderwater CinematographyEmotional ConnectionSouth AfricaPersonal JourneyWholesome
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82).
Is My Octopus Teacher okay for kids?
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