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Netflix's latest original movie is " Remarkably Bright Creatures ," a moving mystery drama about Tova (Sally Field), a widow who forges two unlikely friendships with a couple of unique characters. One is Cameron (" Thunderbolts " star Lewis Pullman), a wayward young man who rolls into town in search of family. The other is Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina) who lives at the aquarium Tova works at.

Clearly, this simple, charming watch has struck a chord with viewers, as within days of its release on the streaming service , "Remarkably Bright Creatures" has become Netflix's most popular movie.

'My Octopus Teacher'

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If you didn't happen to watch this moving, Oscar-winning Netflix Original documentary back in 2020, then "My Octopus Teacher" feels like the most obvious recommendation after "Remarkably Bright Creatures." Sure, this on-screen octopus might not be voiced by Alfred…