Otto Is a Rhino (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, Otto Is a Rhino is a comedy and family film directed by Rumle Hammerich, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The boy Topper is bored. He finds a pencil that proves to have magical powers. Draw a rhino, and right away, you have a real rhino for a companion. A little heavy perhaps, when you live on the second floor. No matter, it's a modern fairy-tale of the baroque, and everything goes. Based on kiddie entertainment by Ole Lund Kirkegaard, but as was the case with the book, the fun is to be enjoyed by one and all.
Who’s in it. Otto Is a Rhino stars Kristjan Markersen as Topper, Erik Petersen as Viggo, Axel Strøbye as Hr. Otto Løwe and Birgit Sadolin as Viggos mor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Otto Is a Rhino 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 Is a Rhino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otto Is a Rhino tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otto Is a Rhino (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otto Is a Rhino change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Otto Is a Rhino worth watching?
- Otto Is a Rhino holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Otto Is a Rhino?
- Otto Is a Rhino stars Kristjan Markersen, Erik Petersen, Axel Strøbye, Birgit Sadolin and Kirsten Rolffes.
- When was Otto Is a Rhino released?
- Otto Is a Rhino was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.