People have fallen head over heels for Okja, and so have we. The Netflix original megahit follows a young girl as she embarks on a crazy, thrilling rescue mission to save her beloved animal companion and BFF from certain death on a factory farm.
This movie took on the horrors of factory farming, the meat industry, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Simply put, it was everything we wanted and more.
From models to musicians, celebs of all kinds hopped on Twitter and Instagram to get in on the Okja craze, proving that this film is seriously changing people’s lives. Check out what they had to say:
1. Model Neels Visser
okja is the coolest movie
— Neels Visser (@neelsvisser) July 9, 2017
2. Miley Cyrus
3. Actor Sarah Jeffery
Please please stop killing innocent animals. Watch @OKJAnetflix and go vegan. This is such an important film, albeit difficult to watch…
— Sarah Jeffery (@sarahmjeffery3) June 29, 2017
4. Sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor
Ok, before I start excitedly gushing about it, has anyone out there seen the film on @netflix called Okja?? pic.twitter.com/EIKH3QrA96
— Nnedi Okorafor, PhD (@Nnedi) July 17, 2017
5. Media reporter Jess Goodfellow
Weeping at Netflix's Okja. Sometimes it takes great CGI to fully grasp the emotional side of animal suffering & GMO farming. I support #ALF
— Jess Goodfellow (@goodflo) July 7, 2017
6. Actor Tyler Young
Okja is a modern day Charlotte's Web but packed with critical social commentary the world needs right now. And it's fun as hell. ? ? ?
— Tyler Young (@ItsTylerYoung) July 3, 2017
7. Reality TV star Kristen Doute
about to watch @OKJAnetflix and wondering how many puppies will be named Okja this year
— kristen doute (@kristendoute) July 7, 2017
8. Writer Amy Kaufman
My dog's new name is "my little Okja"
— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) July 9, 2017
9. Actor Charlene deGuzman
Why didn't anyone tell me that Okja was about me pic.twitter.com/4R1j3MBEhC
— Charlene deGuzman (@charstarlene) July 5, 2017
10. The Mowgli’s drummer Andy Warren
You guys, you need to see @OKJAnetflix. It will make you reevaluate your entire life and eating habits. Also, where can I get my own Okja?
— Andy 〽️owgli (@CahndyPahnts) July 6, 2017
11. Actor Jessica Chastain
STREAMING: Okja!!! As a vegan its impossible for me to be objective about this film. I ❤ it. Had me in tears.https://t.co/7oC8tL32M0 pic.twitter.com/iwiWY0man5
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) July 3, 2017
12. Singer Yasmine Yousaf of Krewella
everyone pls go watch Okja on Netflix!!!!!!!!!
it was one of the most important and beautiful movies I've seen in such a long time
— Yasmine (@krewellayasmine) July 6, 2017
13. Writer/director Edgar Wright
Still thinking about 'OKJA', yet another great film by one of my fav directors, Bong Joon-Ho. Must say I do want to see on a big screen.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) July 6, 2017
14. Jackass actor Rick Kosick
I saw #okja last night at @newbeverly and its a powerful & moving film. It makes you wonder how sketchy the meat industry could be?
— Rick Kosick (@rickkosick) July 6, 2017
15. Musician Toya Delazy
Guys lets talk about OKJA … my emotions are a mess.. who would eat a pet tho? vegan food is also tasty nowdays.. IM SO CONFUSED
— ToyaDelazy (@ToyaDelazy) July 5, 2017
16. Actor Jenny Slate
Can I get an alarm clock of Okja's poop and fart audio
— jenny slate (@jennyslate) July 7, 2017
Feeling Inspired?
Like Mija, you can be a best friend to animals. One of the best things you can do for animals, your health, and the planet is to go vegan! For help getting started, check out our free Guide to Going Vegan online or order one.
