Otis (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2008, Otis is a comedy and horror film directed by Tony Krantz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After being captured and tortured by the psychopath Otis, teen cheerleader Riley Lawson escapes and informs her parents, who quickly sidestep sluggish FBI agents and take matters into their own hands. But the Lawsons' revenge plan hits a snag when Otis's unusual brother enters the picture.
Who’s in it. Otis stars Bostin Christopher as Otis, Ashley Johnson as Riley Lawson, Daniel Stern as Will Lawson and Illeana Douglas as Kate Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Otis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Otis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otis tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otis (2008)?
- In US, Otis is available to 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 Otis worth watching?
- Otis holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otis?
- Otis stars Bostin Christopher, Ashley Johnson, Daniel Stern, Illeana Douglas and Kevin Pollak.
- When was Otis released?
- Otis was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.