My Octopus Teacher | Official Trailer | Netflix 

I never imagined in my entire life that I would cry for an octopus! 😭

This is the kind of movies that the world should be watching to make us kinder and gentler.

It won an Oscar! I’m so happy. I watched this on a whim and cried hard. Sob cried. Wow. Such a touching documentary.

This is the most beautiful and soul-stirring thing I’ve watched on a screen. That moment… when the octopus stopped playing with the fish and dashed to give Craig a hug. She knew it would be mating season soon and what that meant. Absolutely beautiful, sad, heart-warming, all at once.

Before I watched this, I was a fisherman who kept keeping fish for food. I was the kid who sat at home all day, even though I live right on the Connecticut coast, one of the most beautiful spots in America, yet I didn’t take advantage of it. After seeing this, my life has been forever changed. I sold all of my fishing gear, immediately signed up for any available scuba registration time available, and since then I have been exploring the wild every day since then. It stinks that even though we are the most intelligent creatures on earth, we don’t do anything to make sure we get better. Our world is dying and we don’t do anything about it. These creatures lay down their lives so others can live. I have seen over 1000 films in my whole life. This is by far my #1. I hope every single person sees this film so they can realize how precious life is.

Me and my friend got drunk and decided to watch this and we both cried like little babies

This is what the world needs. This is a man telling us a story that he actually lived through, which is magnificent. He shows us nature like we have never seen before. This is a story of two living beings that crossed their paths and made amazing memories. This is the definition of beautiful. You are one lucky man.

I knew that the Octopus was smart but damn, that guy put it to another level. Beautiful nature, just forgive us

I watched this documentary last night and haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's truly an extraordinary film. The story telling and footage are phenomenal. As an Italian, Octopus is a common food. I will never be able to eat Octopus again.

One of the best nature documentaries I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful and wonderfully narrated and educational--tremendous with its scientific breakthroughs on these amazing creature's behavior and intelligence. Loved when Craig first made contact and she gently reached out and touched his face. I'm not ashamed to say that I teared up a few times just being in awe of how incredible and special the interaction he had with her. I do believe that you now have 500,000 new potential friends waiting there for you in the misty kelp forest and that was one of her children you met. I've been very interested in octopuses and also like the Octolab TV channel, which I also highly recommend. Keep doing what you do Craig, the world needs people like yourself!

Our Octopus, she have won an Oscar!!! Well she deserves more and heaven.

If you haven't already seen this absolute gem just watch it right now. The octopus is the star but watching one of our own being respectful and sensitive and kind is quite mind blowing as well.

I usually never cry but I cried 3 times over the course of this beautiful documentary. It's been 20 minutes after I finished watching and I'm typing with teary eyes. Thank you Craig Foster and thank you Octopus.

He dived in the freezing Atlantic off Cape Town's west side, without a wetsuit. So as to be "at one" with the ocean. Respect!!

I cannot believe how many people have been touched in their very core, cried like they haven't cried in a long time. Getting reconnected to nature, opening the heart to the beauty and the love out there seems the path towards healing. This movie is worth hundred oscars.

This is one of the best things I've ever seen in my life. 90 mins of pure knowledge, education, love, care and emotions. Thank you Craig for making this wonderful documentary. "What she taught me was to feel that you're a part of this place, not a visitor". One of the strongest lines I felt through my whole body. Beautiful cinematography, beautiful narration and beautiful octopus. Thank you.

"Oh God he's back again." - the octopus

I had to lie down after watching this movie. It took it out of me. Gorgeous, transcendent ... and terrifying at what we are losing every minute of the day.

Such a beautiful story. I cried when she made her final journey. Fantastic photography and just a wonderful film.

This documentary had a profound effect on my soul , it changed me ….I’ll remember this for the rest of my life ❤

The whole documentary is deeply meditative and beautifully conceived.

When this has you more in your feelings than most movies these days...

My husband and I just watched this tonight since it's been nominated for an oscar. Lemme tell you not gonna lie, there are 2 grown adults sobbing the last 20 minutes of this documentary 😭😭😭😭so beautiful ❤️ and damn those pajama 🦈 sharks!!!!

just finished watching and currently am sobbing, rushed to this video into the comments to find that I'm not the only one that was so highly affected by this documentary. Amazing work, Craig you are amazing!

I never thought I’d cry over an octopus film, and I did cried heavily both of sorrow and heartfelt after this.

The fact that humans don’t realize the connections between animals and humans is evident and real if you’re paying attention...This documentary is beautifully narrated and showcases the importance of caring for animals-Under the ocean, on land, or in the sky

I watched the whole documentary. I cried when she died 😭 I'm currently working on making a sculpture of her out of polymer clay ❤ that's how much I loved this story

This whole documentary was incredible, but what struck me the most is how he and her were meant to meet. How she changed him. Incredible to see her reach out and touch him, how she obviously showed affection and would even cuddle with him and go to his chest. I wonder if she could feel his heart beat. That last time; after she plays with the fish, maybe she was saying good bye.... I dunno. Absolutely the best documentary I've ever watched.

Amazing ..i cried.... this is beautiful

This was the best documentary I have ever seen. It has everything: listening, context, adaptation, survival, life, love, delicacy, violence, emotions, intelligence, .....👏👏👏👏👏

This is the best documentary I have ever seen in my entire life. It needs more exposure, I ran across it accidentally. Loved the emotions, the beautiful scenery and the narrator had so much feeling in his voice it just made the whole experience incredible. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Not only the best nature documentary ever made, arguably, but perhaps the most amazing thing ever put on camera, period.

This film has had such an enchanting affect on me that I'm still spellbound, and left pondering, questioning and reflecting my own life, relationships and connection with nature. It's on my list of favorite films of all time.

Just finished watching this film. This is one of the best nature documentaries I have ever watched, and certainly the best in recent years. What a beautiful friendship.

This was an amazing documentary. There is a real sadness to it as well - I think the reason I got so upset by this is I think we know as humans that we've kind of messed up this beautiful gift we've been entrusted with because of our greed and instincts out of control. This wee octopus has taught us how to connect with our true selves again. It even went and covered his heart. Brilliant *sob*

"What she taught me that you're a part of this place, not a visitor." Beutiful ♥️♥️👌👌

Cried buckets watching this ... all animal life is precious

I wish I could keep this feeling in my heart forever; this is a love story like none other.

Eye contact, curiosity, first approach and touch. The relationship, the desire to make it happen and the event itself, simply fascinating.

As a documentary film maker I will simply say this is one of the most moving, evocative, stunning (visually) pieces of work I have enjoyed viewing.......it's strength is the raw honesty of the film maker and his narrative of the relationship between him and the octopus.....it is very special....the footage is clear and beautiful....the octopus changing colours to match with kelp, rocks, the den,.....the octopus walking on two arms over the sands.....the film makers care and worry for the octopus when a shark wrestles her in her den and tears an arm off.....how he can't sleep until he finds her again..... This is a true, magical, down to earth, beautiful beautiful piece of work..........

What an extraordinary experience it was to see this film. I can't even fathom how difficult it must have been to shoot. One of my all time favorite documentaries.

This is the most beautiful and moving film I've ever seen. I needed to see this right now as I struggle to make sense of this world. We need more people like Craig Foster.

I never thought I would be moved by watching this documentary. I can only thank Craig Foster for opening my eyes with delicacy and love for nature.

This is one of the most beautiful things I have watched in my 49 years. I began to describe why but I knew my words were reducing it. Just watch with the heart of a child. She deserves that.

I don’t remember the last time a film affected me in such a deep and profound way. I really was with the awe inspiring beauty and the terror of what it means to be a human being. The courage and the joy of that little Octopus has forever changed my heart. Thank you my Octopus Teacher 🙏

*SPOILER* I found it amazing that at the end of her life, this beautiful creature came outside her den to die, rather than hide away. Seems to me, in death, she was giving her body to nourish other sea creatures and in her own way, keeping this forest alive. What a beautifully moving and well-told story with magnificent cinematography and music that completely transcends you for 1 hour 25 minutes. Bravo.

Finally something beautiful and breathtaking comes from Netflix. This was one of the most mesmerizing documentaries I have ever seen. Wish every person in the world could see this, instead of the nonsense they feed daily in the news. Make everyone remember their humanity and how connected we all are to this planet.

I came back to watch this again after about 2 years. I have to just reiterate. This documentary makes you question and reevaluate your whole relationship with nature and is such a unique psychological take. The creator slash explorer of this doc is a genius for taking this mindful and curious approach, almost child-like sensory approach because I remember thinking about animals in the same way as a kid and losing that over time growing up as we become more and more surrendered and lost to the human world. This doc is inspirational, moving and beautiful in every way and really is a stroke of organic genius. Everything just feels challenged, natural and honest, and the connection this man has to nature is so raw.

This guy is how all humans should be.. Amazing intelligent man. Without people like him in this world this life wouldn't be worth living. Thankyou for making this. And thankyou for showing the world your story!.. I'm blown away.

“Look deep into nature than you will understand everything better” -Elbert Einstein

I’m an infantry Marine. This was the best doc I’ve ever seen and enjoyed. The steady, patient persistence and personal attachment you gain a new understanding. Having spent so much time in the sea I know that we don’t know. So well done

Me and my mum are crying buckets having just finished watching it. Such a precious and beautiful story

The most profound documentary I have ever seen... One mans connection with the wild, so raw, it really touched me.

"What happens if I just went every day?" I saved a common green lizard (anole) today from inside a retail store. The entire time I was carrying it out I couldn't help thinking of that octopus. Once outside at the edge of some woods , as I held it towards some blades of grass, it just sat there looking back at me from the palm of my hand. It was probably the warmth of my hand or fearful of moving, but I wanted to feel a connection. This film inspired me. It wasn't a "crazy idea." Thank You

Watched this for the first time today. I cried ugly tears. Like actual geyser tears. Not just from the story itself but the musical score was one of those beautiful pieces I've heard for a documentary. It was just so touching and heartwarming. ❣️

Never I shed tears watching documentaries. This is my first.

i cried watching it. i'm 23, this documentary inspires me to work for the preservation of the environment

brilliant documentary. great story-telling, flow, insight, and messages. the world needs more people like you, ser. thank you for this, and thank you for being you. bravo!!!

I spent the most beautiful 1 hour and 25 min of my life watching this beautiful documentary.

Not only is this the best nature documentary I've ever seen, it is possibly the best movie I've ever seen. How the hell the filmmaker was able to create empathy (I cried for days) for what most of us would consider a strange, threatening, if not disgusting alien-looking creature. This dude deserves a Nobel.

Just finished watching this documentary and came here to see all the amazing comments . Never thought , i would fall in love with octopus 🐙.

This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Absolutely captivating. I can barely think about it without getting emotional.

I never cry so hard over a film before. I fell in love with this octopus.

This was the best documentary I’ve ever seen. I cried SO hard

I watched this involuntarily. I was crying at the end. I never thought it would be possible to cry over an octopus. I don't think I can eat octopuses any more.

Perhaps the most moving and touching thing I have watched in years. Proudly South African and exceptionally well done. Do not miss this.

A story of friendship, living, fighting, surviving, loving and most of all a mother's love and her sacrifices. What an incredible masterpiece. Thank you for this gift Craig and the rest of the team who made this. Live fast. Die young.

If this masterpiece doesn’t win the Oscar, I give up on the Oscars. Best documentary I’ve ever seen. I cried out loud watching this!

This has touched my soul on so many levels. Stunning. I have no words for this, I am just grateful to have been able to see such an amazing bound. Nature is everything. I ugly cried.

After "our planet" another heart melting documentary.................. thanks Netflix

I was so upset at the end when he let nature take its course rather than get involved, but once he started crying I realized that it was difficult for him to stay objective. Great movie

Isn't that amazing the part she plays with fishes. It looked so beatiful and sincere from a fish hunter that enjoying her life

A brilliant masterpiece just when humanity needs it most.

I had just read "The Soul of an Octopus' and this was a wonderful follow-up to that book. Difficult to put into words the experience one has being pulled into this incredible documentary. I think it is the best one I've ever seen. The world he shows us is one still intact in its beauty, even though we humans are quickly destroying our greatest gift, the planet. Connection to earth will be the only thing that might save it just as it saved the filmmaker.

I watched this on Netflix today. I was moved like I have never been moved before. I have a new urge to protect and love the ocean and it's animals like never before. We are all one on this planet.

I never thought about their last physical interaction until I read the comments.. she knew mating season was about to start.. so she went and hugged him 😭😭😭

Wow for the first time this year I’m put in a gentle and peaceful mood, after watching this documentary. I know I will come back to this amazing masterpiece again and again. It even healed me in some way and restored my faith in the world to some extent. It made me cry throughout the whole movie but also felt very warm and relaxed. Thank you Craig.

So beautiful! One of the most intelligent creatures on the planet , teaching us about love 💘

Everything about this documentary is majestic

I cried and cried and cried. I'm still devastated today after watching yesterday.:(

This documentary is so heart-breaking. I am an animal lover, and seeing that octopus go brought me to tears. Like that diver, I also got attached to it. If you are going through tough times and you're a bit emotional, do not watch this film alone.

This octopus taught me how to love

I finally watched it last night. It changed my life. Just incredible.

Cant believe how much this docu affected me. My appreciation for the ocean turned into love. Creation is beautiful and mesmerizing.

*Sad music plays* "The next day, big shark came, and just took her away into the misty forest" I just fell apart..

Shakespeare could not have written a more powerful, tragic but beautiful story. I'm not ashamed to say I cried. 9/10

This is one of the most emotional and beautiful things I have ever seen. Absolute must watch.

One of the best films about nature I have ever seen. Moving, well narrated and never forgotten.

I cried my heart out from beginning to end. This is such a bittersweet story, and animals are so delicate and can teach us so much by simply living their life... A beautiful, beautiful story. 💕💕💕

This film was absolutely beautiful and moving. It will get the accolades it deserves. I encourage everyone and anyone to watch it.

It made me cry my eyes out and reminded me about the beauty of life and nature, all at once. I feel so grateful for finding it.

That’s something else. That’s art in a way I’ve never seen before. Best nature documentary ever

I watched this the other day, and it blew my mind. Never in my life did I realise how amazing the animal Kingdom can be. Watching the journey that man and the octopus embarked on together was truly magical. I watched it with my mum, and I had a huge lump in my throat watching that, and my mum blubbered like a baby! Ok, I admit, I had tears in my eyes by the end. I keep thinking about what I saw, days after I watched it. It's not often a documentary has stayed with me like that. EVERYONE should watch this film!

A tender voice, indicating a curious and tender soul ... making us aware again of the beauty and importance and our dependency of this global natural network.

I tip my hat to this filmmaker. Speechless.

One of the greatest African documentaries ever made. Deserved that Oscar like Searching For Sugar Man

Absolutely brilliant documentary. One of the most profound statements this film makes is how our world and the natural world have very different rules -- and when you join the natural world, respect those rules and let whatever will be simply be. Cannot stop thinking about this film.

Never cried so much over a documentary in my life. Beautiful captivating amazing and wonderful story of life and it's beauty and wonders. Excellent documentary. Narration and filming were excellent. I really felt like I too, feel in love with that magnificent creature.

I had rated only 10/10 to Planet Earth series till now. But this documentary on nature took me to another level. The love, affection and trust between human and an animal is beyond imagination. This documentary will stay with me forever. Its will equally make u happy and sad.

The Octopus Teacher shows us the story of real intimacy--that life has no bounds and no restrictions, that flowing from heart to heart is deep and primal.