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Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
Director: Olivia Newman
Cast: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen
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A lonely elderly widow named Tova forms an unlikely friendship with a curmudgeonly cephalopod octopus named Marcellus, but unbeknownst to her, Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal the widow’s heart and lead her to a life-changing discovery.
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Director Olivia Newman's 2026 drama Remarkably Bright Creatures offers a heartwarming and poignant exploration of friendship and healing, led by standout performances from Sally Field and Colm Meaney. The unique premise of an elderly widow forming an unlikely bond with a cephalopod octopus on a mission to solve a personal mystery creates a distinctive and touching story that will resonate with fans of thoughtful character-driven narratives.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures is an upcoming American mystery drama film co-written and directed by Olivia Newman. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt. It stars Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D'Elia, and Laura Harris.
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