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Remarkably Bright Creatures

«Brighter together.»

Year
2026
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Drama Mystery
Production
  • Anonymous Content
  • Night Owl Stories
Director
Olivia Newman
Starring
Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Alfred Molina, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker

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About the film

After losing her husband, Tova tries to adjust to a quieter life shaped by loneliness and familiar routines. She finds a sense of purpose working at an aquarium, where she spends her days surrounded by marine life. Among all the creatures there, she develops a particular bond with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. At first, he appears to be an ordinary aquarium resident, but his remarkable intelligence soon becomes impossible to ignore. While Tova struggles with grief and tries to move forward, Marcellus quietly observes everything happening around her. When new people enter Tova’s life and long-buried memories begin to resurface, the octopus’s unusual behavior leads her to reconsider what she thought she knew about her past. Little by little, Tova discovers that answers can sometimes come from the most unexpected places—even from a creature that cannot speak a single word.

Questions and answers

When was “Remarkably Bright Creatures” released?

Premiere: 7 May 2026.

How long is “Remarkably Bright Creatures”?

Runtime: 1 h 54 min.

Where can I watch “Remarkably Bright Creatures”?

Available online on: Netflix.

Who stars in “Remarkably Bright Creatures”?

Starring: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Alfred Molina and others.

What age rating does “Remarkably Bright Creatures” have?

Age rating: PG-13.

Who directed “Remarkably Bright Creatures”?

Director: Olivia Newman.

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