Remarkably Bright Creatures
Brighter together.
2026 • 114 min • Drama · Mystery
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 85 Audience · 809 · 49%
An elderly widow, Tova, grieving her lost son, finds an unexpected connection with a wise octopus at the local aquarium. This unique friendship helps her unravel a long-held mystery and find renewed hope and joy. It’s a story about healing and the surprising places we find family.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Deals with themes of grief and loss of a child.
- Some mature emotional moments.
- Mild language and occasional drinking.
What it models well
- Overcoming grief
- Unlikely friendships
- Finding hope
- The importance of connection
Talk about it after
- How different characters cope with loss.
- The value of intergenerational friendships.
- How mysteries can sometimes lead to unexpected discoveries.
- The intelligence of animals and our connection to them.
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Where to watch
Netflix
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Top billed cast
Director: Olivia Newman • Crew: Olivia Newman, John Whittington
Trailers & clips
Official Trailer
Official Teaser
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewers#Mymuvir3 #RemakablyBrightCreatures2026 #688 9/10 stars review ratings #SallyField #LewisPullman #ColmMeaney #Marcellus (Octopus Voice) One of those movie whether you really hate it or love it. In this case its more to the earlier I suppose. Set up on an ordinary life of a lady ,, an aquarium keeper and yes the miracle starts from there. One of the great acting from Sally Field and thats not even an exaggeration.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.5/10 (809)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt33100314
- Official site
- www.netflix.com
