A Man Called Otto (2023)

7.5PG-13126 minDirector: Marc Forster

2022 film by Marc Forster

A Man Called Otto is a 2022 American comedy-drama film directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by David Magee. It is a remake of the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove, which was based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman. The film stars Tom Hanks and his son Truman in the title role, with Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in supporting roles. The plot follows a bitter old man who reluctantly gets involved in the lives of his neighbors.

A Man Called Otto began a limited theatrical release on December 29, 2022, before a wide release in the United States on January 13, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $113 million worldwide against a $50 million production budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is A Man Called Otto about?
A Man Called Otto (2023) — Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.
Is A Man Called Otto based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is A Man Called Otto scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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