Otto – The Alien from East Frisia (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, Otto – The Alien from East Frisia is a comedy film directed by Otto Waalkes, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Otto is the only one who is able to save his Frisian fatherland; but he needs the help of his brother, who is abroad. But his brother does not want to fulfill what he has sworn as a child. So it takes Otto a while to convince him while time is running low for his plans to save East-Frisia.
Who’s in it. Otto – The Alien from East Frisia stars Otto Waalkes as Otto / Benno Gross, Barbara May as Frauke, Hans Peter Hallwachs as Grödel and Volkmar Kleinert as Van Devil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Otto – The Alien from East Frisia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otto – The Alien from East Frisia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otto – The Alien from East Frisia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otto – The Alien from East Frisia (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otto – The Alien from East Frisia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otto – The Alien from East Frisia worth watching?
- Otto – The Alien from East Frisia holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otto – The Alien from East Frisia?
- Otto – The Alien from East Frisia stars Otto Waalkes, Barbara May, Hans Peter Hallwachs, Volkmar Kleinert and Arnold Marquis.
- When was Otto – The Alien from East Frisia released?
- Otto – The Alien from East Frisia was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.