My Octopus Teacher
Based on feedback from real viewers we know, cross-checked against social sentiment on X. How the MyMovieJam score works.
8.1/10, great: worth it for animal lovers and nature-doc fans; skip it if you want plot and characters, not wildlife.
Watch if
Animal lovers and nature-doc fans
Skip if
You want plot and characters, not wildlife
Quick facts
- MyMovieJam score: 8.1/10 (great)
- Type: Film
- Platform: Netflix
- Genre: Documentary
- Year: 2020
What it’s about
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
Why this score
8.1/10 puts it in the 8–10 band (great) on the MyMovieJam scale: strong execution, clear audience fit, and easy to recommend confidently. Based on feedback from real viewers we know, cross-checked against social sentiment on X. Final call by Milind Patil. How we rate.
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