Otto - The Movie (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Otto - The Movie is a comedy film directed by Otto Waalkes, running about 85 minutes. “Awarded Six Ottifants” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. East Friesian Otto moves to the big city Hamburg. There he gets into trouble with a loan shark and needs to find a way to impress his love interest Silvia.
Who’s in it. Otto - The Movie stars Otto Waalkes as Otto / Otto's Father (voice) / Otto's Mother (voice) / Mr. Astrid (voice), Elisabeth Wiedemann as Consul Von Kohlen und Reibach, Sky du Mont as Ernesto and Jessika Cardinahl as Silvia von Kohlen und Reibach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Otto - The Movie 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 Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otto - The Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otto - The Movie (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otto - The Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otto - The Movie worth watching?
- Otto - The Movie holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Movie?
- Otto - The Movie stars Otto Waalkes, Elisabeth Wiedemann, Sky du Mont, Jessika Cardinahl and Peter Kuiper.
- When was Otto - The Movie released?
- Otto - The Movie was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.