Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
Conscience does make cowards of us all.
A lonely elderly widow named Tova forms an unlikely friendship with a curmudgeonly octopus named Marcellus at the aqauriam she works at. Meanwhile, a young man named Cameron searches for answers of his own. Unbeknownst to them both, Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal Tova’s heart and ultimately connect their lives in a profound, life-changing discovery.
Director: Olivia Newman
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Cast
- Sally Field - Tova
- Lewis Pullman - Cameron
- Colm Meaney
- Joan Chen
- Kathy Baker
- Beth Grant
- Sofia Black-D'Elia
- Laura Harris - Andie
- Meghan Heffern - Young Nova
- Donald Sales - Terry
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ashley Connor
Production: Anonymous Content, Night Owl Stories
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Remarkably Bright Creatures about?
- A lonely elderly widow named Tova forms an unlikely friendship with a curmudgeonly octopus named Marcellus at the aqauriam she works at. Meanwhile, a young man named Cameron searches for answers of his own. Unbeknownst to them both, Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal Tova’s heart and ultimately connect their lives in a profound, life-changing discovery.
- Who directed Remarkably Bright Creatures?
- Remarkably Bright Creatures was directed by Olivia Newman.
- Who stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures?
- Remarkably Bright Creatures stars Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant.
- What genre is Remarkably Bright Creatures?
- Remarkably Bright Creatures is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Remarkably Bright Creatures produced?
- Remarkably Bright Creatures was produced in United States of America.