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Remarkably Bright Creatures

Name: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Director: Olivia Newman
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 2026
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Alfred Molina, Joan Chen

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.

2026 · Directed by Olivia Newman · 114 min · Drama · Mystery · 42 frames

Tagline

Brighter together.

Crew

Screenplay: Olivia Newman, John Whittington
Cinematography: Ashley Connor
Edited by: Tamara Meem
Music: Dickon Hinchliffe
Production design: Jennifer Morden
Produced by: David Levine, Bryan Unkeless, Peter Craig

Cast

Sally Field as Tova Sullivan
Lewis Pullman as Cameron Cassmore
Colm Meaney as Ethan Mack
Alfred Molina as Marcellus (voice)
Joan Chen as Janice Kim
Kathy Baker as Mary Ann Minetti
Beth Grant as Barb Vanderhoof
Sofia Black-D'Elia as Avery
Brandon McEwan as Teenage Erik
Donald Sales as Terry

Production

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studios: Anonymous Content, Night Owl Stories
Themes: aquarium, octopus, british columbia, washington, loss of child, based on young adult novel, adoring, fictional town

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