Remarkably Bright Creatures

About Remarkably Bright Creatures

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.

Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) is a mystery film directed by Olivia Newman. At 114 minutes long, it arrived in May 2026.

Its themes are based on young adult novel, loss of child, octopus, and aquarium. The film began as a young adult novel.

Sally Field appears as Tova Sullivan, Lewis Pullman as Cameron Cassmore, Colm Meaney as Ethan Mack, and Alfred Molina as Marcellus (voice). The screenplay is by John Whittington and Olivia Newman. Production companies include Anonymous Content and Night Owl Stories. In the United States it streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and Now Is Good make useful companions to Remarkably Bright Creatures, all filed under adoring. TMDB voters put it at 8.4 out of 10 across 1,007 votes and it carries a PG-13 rating.