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The Giant Pacific Octopus

  • 2021
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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The Giant Pacific Octopus (2021)
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Deep below the surface of the Tacoma Narrows, among the ruins of a bridge once nicknamed "Galloping Gertie," the King Octopus is said to live. Explore the legend of this mystical creature an... Read allDeep below the surface of the Tacoma Narrows, among the ruins of a bridge once nicknamed "Galloping Gertie," the King Octopus is said to live. Explore the legend of this mystical creature and how it changed a town, a culture and most importantly us. Who are the real monsters?Deep below the surface of the Tacoma Narrows, among the ruins of a bridge once nicknamed "Galloping Gertie," the King Octopus is said to live. Explore the legend of this mystical creature and how it changed a town, a culture and most importantly us. Who are the real monsters?

  • Director
    • Samantha Hanna
  • Stars
    • Kelly Bushnell
    • Ron Fredrick
    • Carrie Foster
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    28
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    • Director
      • Samantha Hanna
    • Stars
      • Kelly Bushnell
      • Ron Fredrick
      • Carrie Foster
    • 6User reviews
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    Carrie Foster
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    Maddie Frye
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    Dakota Harr
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    Stena Troyer
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    Dominic Sivitilli
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    Ed Gullekson
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    Randol Williams
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    Rion Smith
    Rion Smith
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    Jim Trask
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    Logan Grass
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    William Taraschi
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    Jason Glenn
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    • (as Jason Phillip Glenn Jr.)
    Samantha Hanna
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      • Samantha Hanna
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    10kchanley

    Outstanding!

    I've always enjoyed documentaries. Whether it's history, sports, music, or Criminal Justice; I've always had interest in marine life. If you have that interest and have heard the tales about the PNW I highly recommend you watch this!
    10cannonballfilm

    Fantastic and Important

    Saw this film at an early screening, it had a wonderful environmental message. It had some fun moments with concepts of years gone by, like octopus wrestling. The cinematography was well done, and the mood of mystery was drawn throughout.

    I look forward to Hanna's next film.
    10geoffcuocomills

    🐙Worth it! 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!

    Well, I watched the Octopus movie last night. My friend called me late at night and said " You need to watch this".....so I cautiously paused the last episode of Ozark to adhere to her wishes. She said "Trust me. It's good". I learned a long time ago to listen to women. It makes life much easier. So, I didn't argue. I went to TUBI and watched this documentary.

    Well, in lamens terms..... I wont sparkle you with grandioso words.

    Simply put, "It was WELL worth it!".

    I was drawn in the entire time. I learned a lot and gained invaluable wisdom. Not just about the area or history or the myths & prominence among the area of this large beast, but also about the directing and unique but captivating way it was shot and portrayed. Any good documentary needs to hold the viewed drawn in. It wasn't possible without the Direction & narration of Samantha Hanna. She did it for me. And, she will do it for you. It's 1 hours and 30 (minus) minutes long and after you wont say "I wish I could get that hour and a half back". 6 stars for me if 5 alloted. 11 stars if 10. Yada yada and so on.....Ace🎱
    10naomismamma

    Inspiring, entertaining and educational

    I love documentaries and I especially loved this one! I learned so many fun facts about the Giant Pacific Octopus while also being moved by the dedication of so many different organizations to protect these beautiful creatures!! I hope lots of people get the chance to watch this film!
    10ddiamondhopkins

    10/10 documentary

    Sometimes I feel like documentaries are hard and are very boring. In this case, it's extremely informational in all the right places - not too much, but not too little either. If you live in the Tacoma/Gig Harbor area I would recommend watching this movie to educate yourself and test your knowledge of our ocean & creatures! If you're a human being that has used plastic or ever littered I would also watch this eye-opening documentary as it touches on pollution. After watching, write a review! Spread this movie across Washington and let's see if we can make a difference! I feel very inspired to make a change after watching this documentary! Great job everyone!

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      • September 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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