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A Man Called Otto (2023)

A grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors meets his match when a lively young family moves in next door, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.

A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto
Drama
Comedy

Release Date
January 13, 2023
Director
Marc Forster
Cast
Tom Hanks , Rachel Keller , Kailey Hyman , Manuel Garcia-Rulfo , Cameron Britton
Main Genre
Drama
Studio
2DUX², Playtone, SF Productions
Writers
Fredrik Backman , David Magee

Summary

A grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors meets his match when a lively young family moves in next door, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside-down.

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