A Man Called Otto

A Man Called Otto
7.8

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Directed by: Marc Forster

Overview

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
A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto
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A Man Called Otto

Reviews (6)

  • CinemaSerf (Rated: 7)

    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 ...

  • Nathan (Rated: 7)

    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...

  • Peter McGinn (Rated: 7)

    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.

    But I liked the film, especially the irrepressible Marisol, Otto’s new neighbor next door. I tried to avoid the thoughts of “Was ...

  • ARGMAN (Rated: 5)

    Two problems: Hilarious enforcing of Woke Agenda + being too preachy and politically correct.

  • tmdb51616167 (Rated: 8)

    #MovieReview #AManCalledOtto

    Initially hesitant to watch "A Man Called Otto" due to doubts about its ability to captivate my interest, I waited for its streaming release. Tom Hanks' involvement and the lengthy runtime coupled with lackluster promotional material contributed to my hesitation.

    T...

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