Otto the Barbarian (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 2020, Otto the Barbarian is a drama film directed by Roxandra Ghițescu, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Otto, a seventeen-year-old punk, becomes involved in the social services investigation of his girlfriend Laura’s death. He is caught up in a vicious circle created by his parents, his mute grandpa and Laura’s mother. Laura is still part of his life through video recordings that he edits constantly, trying to make sense of the events. Through this process, Otto must take his portion of the responsibility for what happened.
Who’s in it. Otto the Barbarian stars Marc Titieni, Ioana Bugarin, Adrian Titieni and Mihaela Sîrbu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Otto the Barbarian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otto the Barbarian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otto the Barbarian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otto the Barbarian (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otto the Barbarian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otto the Barbarian worth watching?
- Otto the Barbarian holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otto the Barbarian?
- Otto the Barbarian stars Marc Titieni, Ioana Bugarin, Adrian Titieni, Mihaela Sîrbu and Ioana Flora.
- When was Otto the Barbarian released?
- Otto the Barbarian was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.