Remarkably Bright Creatures

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a 2026 American comedy-drama film directed by Olivia Newman, who co-wrote the script with John Whittington. It is based on the 2022 novel of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt. The film stars Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D'Elia, and Colm Meaney, with Alfred Molina providing the voice of Marcellus the octopus. Its plot follows Tova Sullivan, an elderly janitor, who takes young drifter Cameron under her wing, with their deepening connection being observed and solidified by a giant Pacific octopus.

Director

Olivia Newman

Writer

Olivia Newman · John Whittington

Cast

Sally Field · Meghan Heffern · Lewis Pullman

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