Dear Octopus (aslso known as The Randolph Family) is a 1943 British comedy film directed by Harold French and starring Margaret Lockwood, Michael Wilding and Celia Johnson.

[1][2] It was written by Patrick Kirwan and R. J. Minney from an adaptation by Esther McCracken of the 1938 play Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith.

[3][4] The film was a rare comedy from Gainsborough at the time in that it was not a vehice for a specific comic.

"[8] TV Guide described the film as a "routine English comedy of manners", but added, "it has its moments.

"[9] Allmovie wrote "the film is variations on a single theme, albeit consistently amusing ones.