MOVIE · 2020
My Octopus Teacher
DocumentaryDrama85 min
After years of daily swims in the freezing waters off South Africa, filmmaker Craig Foster encounters a young octopus in a kelp forest and begins returning to her den day after day. As he follows her through shifting reefs and nearby predators, the film watches a cautious relationship take shape between a human observer and a wild animal. Foster’s close-up footage stays with the octopus’s routines, defenses, and curiosity, while the surrounding Cape waters emerge as their own world of rock, seaweed, and constant movement.
Find out what fits your taste.
Rate movies and shows in ReelRecs, save your next watch, and get personal recommendations from the Reel Recs online service. Free on iPhone and Android.
Where to watch in US
These offers have not all been recently verified. Check the provider for current availability.
We could not verify a streaming option for this country.
Offers can change. Rentals and purchases are separate from subscriptions.
Catalogue checked October 30, 2026. Use ReelRecs with an assistant