The Octopus (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, The Octopus is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Gabriel, dit Le Poulpe (The Octopus) is a laid-back private investigator who works on cases for his own pleasure. He is drawn to the fictional Loire Valley port of Angerneau, with his lover Clotilde who has been summoned by the police concerning the defacement of a deceased relative's grave. Since Angernau is her home town, she wants to leave it as soon as possible to avoid old acquaintances, but Gabriel stumbles on intriguing events concerning the cargo of a ship in port.
Who’s in it. The Octopus stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Gabriel Lecouvreur, 'le Poulpe', Clotilde Courau as Cheryl, Julien Rassam as Transvestite and Stéphane Boucher as Taxi driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Octopus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Octopus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Octopus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Octopus (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Octopus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Octopus worth watching?
- The Octopus holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Octopus?
- The Octopus stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Rassam, Stéphane Boucher and Julie Delarme.
- When was The Octopus released?
- The Octopus was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.