Remarkably Bright Creatures

Based On the book by Shelby Van Pelt

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a 2026 American drama film directed by Olivia Newman, who co-wrote the film with screenwriter John Whittington. It is an adaptation 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. Elderly cleaner Tova Sullivan takes the young drifter Cameron under her wing, with their deepening connection being observed and solidified by a giant Pacific octopus.

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Release date:

May 8, 2026

Director:

Olivia Newman

Cast:

Sally Field, Meghan Heffern, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen

Genre:

Mystery, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2026 in adaptations