Motello (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, Motello is a comedy film directed by Michael Wikke, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. It all begins when ex-boxer and motel owner Ford Fordson wants to get a little workout Rocky-style in the kitchen meat locker. But the door falls shut, and only opens from the outside. Fordson deep-freezes to death. So his son Willy, who is also a boxer, comes home and finds his childhood sweetheart Julie again. But their romance is short-lived, for the ghost of Ford appears to Willy and orders him to find out who slammed the meat locker door shut on him. It turns out the list of possible suspects is a long one indeed.
Who’s in it. Motello stars Allan Olsen as Willy, Sidse Babett Knudsen as Julie, Bent Warburg as Ford Fordson and Solbjørg Højfeldt as Gertrud Fordson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Motello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Motello tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Motello (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Motello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Motello?
- Motello stars Allan Olsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Bent Warburg, Solbjørg Højfeldt and Bjarne Henriksen.