# Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)

> An elderly aquarium keeper finds an unexpected path from grief toward wonder through a mysterious discovery and an extraordinary octopus.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7344655

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery
- Director: Olivia Newman
- Cast: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Alfred Molina, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D'Elia
- TMDB rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33100314/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, wistful, comforting, quiet evening, book club night

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