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
complex
washington
loss of child
based on young adult novel
adoring
fictional town
Rank
#13 in 2026·#971 overall
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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
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Ashley Connor
Director of Photography
Peter Craig
Producer
Bryan Unkeless
Producer
Erika Hampson
Executive Producer
Olivia Newman
Executive Producer
Season Kent
Music Supervisor
Mary Vernieu
Casting
Jennifer Clarke
Stunt Coordinator
Popular Reviews
969 reviews
Khiel
7.0★ · 05/08/26
Alfred Molina collecting octopus roles like infinity stones
Alfred Molina collecting octopus roles like infinity stones
17
molly
8.0★ · 05/12/26
2026 really is the year for films wow
2026 really is the year for films wow
5
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."
