Little Otik (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, Little Otik is a comedy, drama, horror and animation film directed by Jan Švankmajer, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife's pain, the man finds a piece of root in the backyard and chops it and varnishes it into the shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real.
Who’s in it. Little Otik stars Veronika Žilková as Božena, Jan Hartl as Karel, Jaroslava Kretschmerová as matka Alžbětky and Pavel Nový as Frantisek Stadler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Little Otik has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Otik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Otik tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Otik (2001)?
- In GB, Little Otik is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Otik worth watching?
- Little Otik holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, horror and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Little Otik?
- Little Otik stars Veronika Žilková, Jan Hartl, Jaroslava Kretschmerová, Pavel Nový and Kristina Adamcová.
- When was Little Otik released?
- Little Otik was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.