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Remarkably Bright Creatures
Teens

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 2026 · 114 min

Remarkably Bright Creatures

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.

Is Remarkably Bright Creatures OK for kids, and for what age?

Teens. Movie Knight rates it best from age 12. Rated PG-13.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Deals with themes of grief and loss of a child.
  • Some mature emotional moments.
  • Mild language and occasional drinking.

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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that's a wrap on Remarkably Bright Creatures