A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
James Reed
Director
Reed’s credits as a director include the multi-award-winning features Jago - A Life Under Water and Rise of the Warrior Apes.
In 2021, Reed received further accolade as the director of My Octopus Teacher, the story of a South African filmmaker who forges an unexpected friendship with an octopus, which became a huge critical and audience success on Netflix and went on to win the Best Documentary Feature Award at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Where to start: My Octopus Teacher (2020).
As director 6
TV shows 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the best James Reed movie?
By viewer score, My Octopus Teacher (2020) at 7.9/10.
What are James Reed’s most popular movies?
My Octopus Teacher, A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, Shark Whisperer.
How many movies has James Reed made?
6 films on TMDB, 6 as director.