Dear Octopus
Dear Octopus
1943, English. Directed by Harold French.
Three generations of a family gather together to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary, while the family secretary has the unenviable task of smoothing out all the deep-set hostilities and jealousies.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Harold FrenchDirector
- Margaret LockwoodPenny Randolph
- Michael WildingNicholas Randolph
- Celia JohnsonCynthia
- Roland CulverFelix Martin
- Helen HayeDora Randolph
- Athene SeylerAunt Belle
- Jean CadellVicar's Wife
- Basil RadfordKenneth
- Frederick LeisterCharles Randolph
- Nora SwinburneEdna
- Antoinette CellierHilda
- Madge ComptonMarjorie
Details
- Released
- 20 September 1943
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Patrick Kirwan, R. J. Minney
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What Dear Octopus is based on
Dear Octopus is based on Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith.
Dear Octopus
By Dodie Smith
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Dear Octopus: quick answers
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How long is Dear Octopus?
Dear Octopus runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Dear Octopus have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Dear Octopus on?
Dear Octopus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 September 1943. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Octopus?
If you liked Dear Octopus, try Duplex, The Wedding Year, Sextuplets.
Who directed Dear Octopus?
Dear Octopus (1943) was directed by Harold French and stars Margaret Lockwood, Michael Wilding, Celia Johnson.
What is Dear Octopus based on?
Dear Octopus is based on Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith.