Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story
Directed by	Charlie Hamilton-James
Produced by	Jeff Wilson
Starring	Billy Mail, Susan Mail
Release date	May 6, 2024 (2024-05-06)(location)
Running time	77 mins
Country	US
Language	English

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story is a 2024 documentary film about a wild otter named Molly and her human rescuer, Billy Mail. The film takes place on the Scottish island of Shetland and stars Billy Mail and his wife Susan. Charlie Hamilton-James directed the documentary which has a runtime of 77 mins. ^{[1] [2]}

Summary

The film follows the couple who live on the beautiful remote island and find the orphaned otter Molly washed up on their shore. The couple take on a parental role, helping the completely dependent Molly survive while she helps Billy and Susan blossom. ^{[3] [2]}

Reception

Accolades

Award	Date	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
San Francisco International Film Festival	April 28, 2024	Best Documentary Feature	Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story	Nominated	[4]
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards	November 10, 2024	Best Documentary Feature		Nominated	[5]
		Best Science/Nature Documentary		Nominated
		Best New Documentary Filmmaker(s)	Charlie Hamilton James	Nominated
		Best Narration	Charlie Hamilton James, Billy Mail & Susan Mail	Nominated
		Best Score	Erland Cooper	Nominated
		Best Cinematography	Charlie Hamilton James, Johnny Rolt & Bertie Gregory	Nominated

References

1. "Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story". SFFILM. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
2. Ho, Rachel (2024-04-30). "Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story Review - A Love Like No Otter". POV Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
3. "'Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story' a heart-warming story of unlikely friendship". ABC7 Chicago. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
4. Anderson, Erik (May 1, 2024). "'Sugarcane,' 'The Teacher' Earn Awards at 67th San Francisco International Film Festival as SFFILM Enters a State of Change". Awards Watch. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
5. Lewis, Hilary (October 14, 2024). "'Sugarcane' Leads Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 14, 2024.