A Man Called Otto (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 2022, A Man Called Otto is a comedy and drama film directed by Marc Forster, running about 126 minutes. “Fall in love with the grumpiest man in America.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.

Who’s in it. A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks as Otto Anderson, Mariana Treviño as Marisol, Rachel Keller as Sonya and Kailey Hyman as Barb, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, A Man Called Otto has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $109M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Called Otto page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Otto tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Man Called Otto (2022)?
In US, A Man Called Otto is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Man Called Otto worth watching?
A Man Called Otto holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in A Man Called Otto?
A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Kailey Hyman and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
When was A Man Called Otto released?
A Man Called Otto was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.