Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.
Directed by Olivia Newman
aquarium
octopus
british columbia
washington
loss of child
based on young adult novel
fictional town
Rank
#11 in 2026·#1199 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Sally Field
Tova Sullivan
Lewis Pullman
Cameron Cassmore
Colm Meaney
Ethan Mack
Alfred Molina
Marcellus (voice)
Joan Chen
Janice Kim
Kathy Baker
Mary Ann Minetti
Beth Grant
Barb Vanderhoof
Sofia Black-D'Elia
Avery
Brandon McEwan
Teenage Erik
Donald Sales
Terry
Mapuana Makia
Jessica Snell
Laura Harris
Andie
Crew
Olivia Newman
Director
Olivia Newman
Screenplay
John Whittington
Screenplay
Ashley Connor
Director of Photography
Bryan Unkeless
Producer
Peter Craig
Producer
Erika Hampson
Executive Producer
Olivia Newman
Executive Producer
Season Kent
Music Supervisor
Mary Vernieu
Casting
Jennifer Clarke
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin O'Connell
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Popular Reviews
499 reviews
molly
8.0★ · 05/12/26
2026 really is the year for films wow
2026 really is the year for films wow
4
Tia
8.0★ · 05/12/26
MARCELLUS IS THE GOAT
MARCELLUS IS THE GOAT
3
salamy
7.0★ · 05/11/26
my eyes r sweating
my eyes r sweating
3
Kiravien
8.0★ · 05/11/26
"Humans, for the most part, are dull and blundering. But occasionally, you can be remarkably bright creatures."
I just want to hug that octopus rn
"Humans, for the most part, are dull and blundering. But occasionally, you can be remarkably bright creatures."
I just want to hug that octopus rn
3
bin
10.0★ · 05/14/26
ive been craving found mother/son figure stuff and this hits the spot. genuinely a lovely little film.
does this mean bob reynolds and tasm!peter parker r cousins? question mark?
ive been craving found mother/son figure stuff and this hits the spot. genuinely a lovely little film.
does this mean bob reynolds and tasm!peter parker r cousins? question mark?
