My Octopus Teacher
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.
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Fine for kids, with parental guidance: mild violence, no sexual content
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Is "My Octopus Teacher" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "My Octopus Teacher" is "Mild" (5/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "My Octopus Teacher" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 88/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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