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How long is The Octopus?

The Octopus runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

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TMDB19981h 40mThriller / Comedy / Crime

The Octopus

Name: The Octopus
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1998-10-07
Duration: 100 min

To soften it, you have to hit it

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.

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Comedy · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, comedy, and crime.

US availability

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TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 56 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Octopus tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 56 votes.

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Is The Octopus scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Octopus for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, comedy, and crime film.
Where can I watch The Octopus in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for The Octopus in the US.
How long is The Octopus?: The Octopus runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is The Octopus suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Octopus in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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