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Sally Field stars in Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' adaptation

opinion-review · 2026-05-14

Netflix has released 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' an adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel. The film stars Sally Field as Tova Sullivan, an aquarium cleaner in Sowell Bay, and Lewis Pullman as drifter Cameron Cassmore. Alfred Molina voices Marcellus, a Giant Pacific Octopus who narrates and guides the characters. Directed by an uncredited director, the film explores themes of connection, loss, and acceptance. It is now streaming on Netflix.

Key facts

  • Film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'
  • Sally Field plays Tova Sullivan, an aquarium cleaner
  • Lewis Pullman plays Cameron Cassmore, a drifter
  • Alfred Molina voices Marcellus, a Giant Pacific Octopus
  • Set in Sowell Bay
  • Streaming on Netflix
  • Review by Leah J. Williams on ArtsHub

Entities

Artists

  • Sally Field
  • Lewis Pullman
  • Alfred Molina
  • Shelby Van Pelt
  • Leah J. Williams

Institutions

  • Netflix
  • ArtsHub
  • ScreenHub

Locations

  • Sowell Bay
  • United Kingdom

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