A Man Called Otto

2022 · 126 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.7 (3,824 votes)

Dir. Marc Forster · Starring Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Cameron Britton, Mack Bayda, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Juanita Jennings · Music Thomas Newman

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

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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.

VIBE

This film feels like a warm hug after a long cry. It's a poignant exploration of grief and loneliness, slowly blossoming into a heartwarming tale of unexpected friendship and the enduring power of community. Expect a journey from curmudgeonly despair to quiet hope.

melancholicheartwarmingpoignantgrumpyhopefulsteadycharacter-driven dramaearnest storytellingaccessible filmmakinggrieffriendshipcommunitylonelinessfound family

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