Remarkably Bright Creatures

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Remarkably Bright Creatures

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1h 51m

Drama

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A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

1d

3/4

Wonderful acting and a touching story. What more could you need?

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Lindsey Bahr

Associated Press

1d

2.5/4

Its impact may even sneak up on you, not even for the mechanics of the big ending which is a bit of an eyeroll, but simply watching Tova and Cameron find their own emotional catharsis. Luckily, in the comfort of your home, the tissues will be nearby.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

2d

When the film escapes the confinement tank of its numerous hand-me-down cliches, you’re happy to follow the water trail to see where it leads.

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Matt Pais

MattPais.com

1h

C-

Makes people who haven’t read the book presume things worked way better on the page and those who have be like, yup.

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

1h

4/5

This tearjerker picks up steam in its emotional second half, thanks to skilled acting and an absorbing storyline—as well as a few surprises (at least for those who haven't read the book).

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

3h

2/5

Bland and boring movie that does have good intentions... but not much of a pulse.

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Stephen T

@Stephenthomas0 1h

Trite and predictable.

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Susie C

@Catz72 1h

I cried through the whole film

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Bernard D

@BernardBuckeye 2h

Quite simply a very good movie.

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Dina L.

@Dinal 2h

Lovely movie. Good writing. Masterful acting. I actually prefer the film to the book.

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Mitch G.

@mitchjgray 3h

Such a GREAT MOVIE. Sally Fields was perfection. Oscar worthy.

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Jess R

@Jess_Rose 3h

A wonderful, heart-filled film. Loved everything about it, just the right amount of comedy, emotion and drama. Lewis Pullman and Sally Fields preformance's were lovely along with Alfred Molina as Marcellus the octopus! Movie deserves a oscar. Loved it! ❤️

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Olivia Newman

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Sally Field

Tova

Lewis Pullman

Cameron

Colm Meaney

Ethan

Joan Chen

Janice

Kathy Baker

Mary Ann

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Synopsis

A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder.

Director: Olivia Newman
Producer: Peter Craig
Screenwriter: Shelby Van Pelt, John Whittington
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix Studios
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 8, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2026
Runtime: 1h 51m