A Man Called Otto
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2022
2h 6m
PG-13
English
Comedy, Drama
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When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.
A Man Called Otto
When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.
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Cast
Otto Anderson
Marisol
Sonya
Hardware Store Clerk
Hardware Store Customer
Hardware Store Taylor
Malcolm
Jimmy
Anita
Reuben
Andy
Barb
Stimco Steel Boss
Stimco Steel Terry
Stimco Steel Co-Worker #1
Stimco Steel Co-Worker #2
Stimco Steel Worker #3
Stimco Steel Worker #4
Stimco Steel Worker #5
Delivery Person
Tommy
Abbie
Child Otto
Otto's Father
Directed By: Marc Forster
Written By: David Magee (Screenplay), Fredrik Backman (Novel)
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Nathan
2 years ago
A Man Called Otto is heartfelt and sad story about a widowed husband trying to find his place in the world without his wife. It is incredibly touching and can resonate with any audience member no matter the age.
Going into the film, I was expecting it to have it's sad moments but there are times More
Going into the film, I was expecting it to have it's sad moments but there are times More
CinemaSerf
2 years ago
Fans of the BBC sitcom "One Foot in the Grave" might recognise something of the "Victor Meldrew" in Tom Hanks' portrayal of the eponymous curmudgeon. Formerly head of the community association, he takes it upon himself each morning to do his "rounds" - checking the gates are closed, the permits are More
Peter McGinn
one year ago
I had read the book and watched the original Swedish version of the movie before I had a chance to watch this, so I suppose I had some baggage to carry going into it.
Bit I liked the film, especially the irrepressible Marisol, Otto’s new neighbor next door. I tried to avoid thw thoughts of “ More
Bit I liked the film, especially the irrepressible Marisol, Otto’s new neighbor next door. I tried to avoid thw thoughts of “ More
AlfieSGD
/10 2 years ago
The comedy-drama "A Man Called Otto" is about a grumpy old man who has given up but finds a new lease on life after a series of changes in his environment. It's a story you've probably seen dozens of times before. However, the formula works quite well again this time around.
I was relieved to see More
I was relieved to see More
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