My Octopus Teacher

1h 25m · 2020 · Directed by Pippa Ehrlich · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

My Octopus Teacher (2020) runs 1h 25m, directed by Pippa Ehrlich. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Documentary

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)