# Where to watch My Octopus Teacher (2020) in the UK

> My Octopus Teacher (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 85 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.9/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T09:17:58.011Z)  

## Synopsis

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=My%20Octopus%20Teacher)
- [Netflix Kids](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=My%20Octopus%20Teacher)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=My%20Octopus%20Teacher)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream My Octopus Teacher in the UK?**

My Octopus Teacher (2020) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is My Octopus Teacher on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

My Octopus Teacher is currently included with: Netflix, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/682110/my-octopus-teacher-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/hvTVZb7hBC8tZAGoEhH5eiMJu2B.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/682110/my-octopus-teacher-2020.json

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