The Octopus
The Octopus
1915, English. Directed by Tom Santschi.
Archie Sheldon, determining to go to New York City, is given a letter by his mother to Thatcher Thole, Gotham's most unscrupulous financier. She tells her son that Thole is an old friend of the family, and will undoubtedly give him a start in life.
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Octopus
The Octopus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 July 1915.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 July 1915
- Country
- United States of America
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Octopus

Brand Upon the Brain!
2007 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Head Full of Honey
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Won't Back Down
2012 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hungry Hearts
2015 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Flicka
2006 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

National Theatre Live: Hamlet
2015 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Eleanor the Great
2025 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Wonderstruck
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Blue Chips
1994 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Color of Friendship
2000 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Octopus: quick answers
Is The Octopus worth watching?
The Octopus doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Octopus?
The Octopus runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Does The Octopus have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Octopus. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Octopus parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Octopus is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Octopus on?
The Octopus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 July 1915. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Octopus?
If you liked The Octopus, try Brand Upon the Brain!, Head Full of Honey, Won't Back Down.
Who directed The Octopus?
The Octopus (1915) was directed by Tom Santschi and stars Tom Santschi, Lillian Hayward, Leo Pierson.