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A Man Called Otto (2022)

“Fall in love with the grumpiest man in America.”

7.7/10 · 3,792 votes 2h 6m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#21 of 226 films from 2022 #156 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Marc Forster · Written by David Magee, Fredrik Backman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Otto Anderson
Mariana Treviñoas Marisol
Rachel Kelleras Sonya
John Higginsas Hardware Store Clerk
Tony Binghamas Hardware Store Customer
Lily Kozubas Hardware Store Taylor
Mack Baydaas Malcolm
Cameron Brittonas Jimmy
Juanita Jenningsas Anita
Peter Lawson Jonesas Reuben
Max Pavelas Andy
Kailey Hymanas Barb
Peter Siplaas Stimco Steel Boss
Patrick Stannyas Stimco Steel Terry

Facts

Release dateDecember 28, 2022
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$113,360,085 (2.3× budget)
IMDbtt7405458

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Questions

How long is A Man Called Otto?
A Man Called Otto runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is A Man Called Otto worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 3,792 votes, which places it #21 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 91%) and #156 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed A Man Called Otto?
A Man Called Otto was directed by Marc Forster. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Christopher Robin (2018), The Kite Runner (2007), Finding Neverland (2004).
Who stars in A Man Called Otto?
Tom Hanks as Otto Anderson; Mariana Treviño as Marisol; Rachel Keller as Sonya; John Higgins as Hardware Store Clerk; Tony Bingham as Hardware Store Customer; Lily Kozub as Hardware Store Taylor.
What is A Man Called Otto rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Man Called Otto?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32388.

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