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Remarkably Bright Creatures

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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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Nick Schager The Daily Beast 14h
Eliciting exasperated laughs at its every manipulation, it may be the most ridiculously corny movie of all time. Go to Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 43m
5/5
There will almost certainly be a handful of recommendable offerings sprinkled throughout, but none likely to reach the same high quality as "Creatures." People complain that they don’t make ‘em like they used to. Well, here’s one of them. Go to Full Review Molly Freeman Screen Rant 2h
7/10
Remarkably Bright Creatures is an excellent film for anyone looking for something heartwarming and cozy to watch. Go to Full Review Alistair Ryder Looper.com 4h
5/10
Any sweetness you can find in "Remarkably Bright Creatures" is through the endearing chemistry between Field and Pullman, even if their arcs don't yield anything in the way of a surprise. Go to Full Review Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) 8h
3/5
While it’s manipulative and predictable, a strong cast keeps "Remarkably Bright Creatures" afloat. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 9h
Warm, wise and poignant. Sally Field gives one of her best performances since Places in the Heart. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Olivia Newman

Director

Sally Field

Tova

Lewis Pullman

Cameron

Colm Meaney

Ethan

Joan Chen

Janice

Kathy Baker

Mary Ann
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Movie Info

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