Kill Octopus Paul (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Kill Octopus Paul is a comedy and drama film directed by Jiang Xiao, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The film was originally named as “Ran Qing Shi Jie Bei” (The Legend of World Cup), but director Xiao Jiang changed the name when the famous octopus in Germany named Paul became a global sensation when he correctly predicted the outcome of all Germany games in the recent football World Cup as well as the result of the World Cup final. “We planned several topics to shoot about, like black horses, prediction results, gambling, misjudges, terrorism and football hooligans. And we chose to shoot the prediction results when the amazing prophet Paul appeared,” said Xiao Jiang. Xiao Jiang said they have sent invitations to the aquarium in Germany inviting Paul to attend the film premiere in China. The octopus appearing in this film is an ‘actor’ who looks similar to Paul.
Who’s in it. Kill Octopus Paul stars Tian Yuan, Teddy Lin, Natalie Zhang and Huang Jianxiang, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kill Octopus Paul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kill Octopus Paul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kill Octopus Paul (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kill Octopus Paul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kill Octopus Paul?
- Kill Octopus Paul stars Tian Yuan, Teddy Lin, Natalie Zhang, Huang Jianxiang and Chengpeng Li.
- When was Kill Octopus Paul released?
- Kill Octopus Paul was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.