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The Boy & the Octopus
The Boy & the Octopus

Movie·2024·0h 5m

The Boy & the Octopus

One small wish, one big journey.

Directed By

Taika Waititi

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

A young boy encounters a curious octopus while snorkeling on a seaside vacation. The persistent mollusk attaches itself to the boy’s head and becomes his constant companion.

Written By

Darren Beresford

Producer

Hannah Stone

Themes

octopuschristmas theme

Production House

adam&eveDDB
Untold Studios
Hungry Man

Audience Score

66%

26 votes

Skip11%
Timepass27%
Go for it38%
Perfection24%

Where to watch

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// cast

Cast

Solomon Horta

The Boy (uncredited)

Solaya Sang

Mum (uncredited)

Samuel Fernandez

Lifeguard (uncredited)

Sedlaczkova Miluse

Old Lady (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi

Director

Hannah Stone

Producer

Darren Beresford

Writer

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