Overview
A grumpy man finds unexpected friendship that reignites his will to live.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- witty
- sincere
- rainy day
- quiet evening
What critics said
Critics generally found the film heartfelt and emotionally effective, especially through Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño, while regarding its sentimentality and familiar structure as uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Otto’s despair after losing his wife is challenged by Marisol, her family, and the wider neighborhood.
Flashbacks to Otto’s relationship with his wife illuminate the emotional source of his present-day withdrawal.
Marisol’s quick-witted persistence gradually breaks through Otto’s guarded, irritable exterior.
Gate checks, parking disputes, errands, and neighborly obligations make the residential community central to Otto’s transformation.
Films like A Man Called Otto, and why
Gran Torino
A grieving widower is gradually reconnected to life through unexpected relationships and community kindness.
The Intern
A prickly older protagonist finds renewed purpose through bonds with younger neighbors and outsiders.
About Schmidt
A melancholy character study balances grief and mortality with warm humor and human connection.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A curmudgeonly protagonist is transformed by an energetic new neighbor and an expanding circle of friendship.
Movie Details
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Release Date
- 2022-12-28
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (3788)
Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Mariana Treviño
- Cameron Britton
- Mack Bayda
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
- Juanita Jennings
- Peter Lawson Jones
- Truman Hanks
- Rachel Keller
- John Higgins
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A Man Called Otto about?
- A bereaved and rigid widower rediscovers connection when an exuberant young family refuses to let him disappear into solitude.
- What is A Man Called Otto like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Man Called Otto as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A Man Called Otto violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Man Called Otto.
- What did critics think of A Man Called Otto?
- Critics generally found the film heartfelt and emotionally effective, especially through Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño, while regarding its sentimentality and familiar structure as uneven.
- Which films are like A Man Called Otto?
- Films with a similar feel include Gran Torino, The Intern, About Schmidt, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
- How long is A Man Called Otto?
- A Man Called Otto runs 126 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Man Called Otto?
- In United States, A Man Called Otto streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV.
