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My Octopus Teacher (2020): movie guide
My Octopus Teacher (2020) is a Documentary running about 85 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 1,115 votes. Notable cast includes Craig Foster, Tom Foster. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2020-09-04
- Runtime: 85 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Documentary
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2020-09-04

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What is My Octopus Teacher about?
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.
Cast highlights
My Octopus Teacher features Craig Foster, Tom Foster. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2020-09-04. Runtime: 85 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (1,115 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher is listed as Documentary on TMDB.
- How long is My Octopus Teacher?
- My Octopus Teacher runs about 85 minutes.
- Who stars in My Octopus Teacher?
- Cast highlights include Craig Foster, Tom Foster.
- Does Cinema Box stream My Octopus Teacher?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track My Octopus Teacher?
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