Otomo (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1999, Otomo is a drama film directed by Frieder Schlaich, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of Otomo, a black man seeking work and asylum in the German city of Stuttgart. However, all he finds is racism, police trouble and his final destiny.
Who’s in it. Otomo stars Isaach De Bankolé as Otomo, Eva Mattes as Gisela, Hanno Friedrich as Heinz and Barnaby Metschurat as Rolf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Otomo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otomo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otomo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otomo (1999)?
- In US, Otomo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Otomo worth watching?
- Otomo holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otomo?
- Otomo stars Isaach De Bankolé, Eva Mattes, Hanno Friedrich, Barnaby Metschurat and Lara Kugler.
- When was Otomo released?
- Otomo was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.