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A Man Called Otto

A Man Called Otto

2023
Comedy, Drama
2h 6m
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.
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A Man Called Otto

2023
Comedy, Drama
2h 6m
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Avg Percentile 51.42% from 430 total ratings

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Rated 17 Jan 2023
40
38th
It's the kind of movie your mom would watch between NCIS episodes.
Rated 01 Mar 2023
0
0th
A disgraceful lowpoint in the career of Tom Hanks that will be hard for me to disassociate him from, probably ever. I took 24 hours to let the first wave of emotion and disgust pass, but it hasn't worked. This is in the top 3 worst and most horrible movies i have EVER seen
Rated 10 Apr 2023
4
65th
Difficult. While the movie is deliberately setup to invoke a certain set of emotions, I found the approach heartfelt.
Rated 08 May 2023
73
22nd
It's not terrible it just shamelessly goes hard for your emotions
Rated 08 May 2023
70
36th
Tom Hanks' version of Gran Torino. But it doesn't work nearly as well. They will get you to cry or at least tear up multiple times, but that's about all. I'm sure the original is better.
Rated 30 May 2023
5
9th
An older teen may enjoy the show but since suicide it featured it could be triggering for them. My husband enjoyed the movie far more then I did. I was pretty bored with it. Great acting though.
Rated 17 Sep 2023
25
2nd
Yuk.
Rated 17 Nov 2023
4
43rd
Basically Pixar’s Up minus the fantasy adventure element
Rated 25 Jan 2023
80
68th
It is exactly what you think it is. No more, no less.
Rated 06 Feb 2023
94
74th
Beautiful movie and yet another incomparable performance by Tom Hanks. I would like to see the original Swedish movie version and read the book.
Rated 09 Feb 2023
80
70th
Pushing an 85. Colour me shocked - stupidly - that Tom Hanks completely destroyed my expectations for this, in all the best possible ways. The book this is based on is an all-time classic from a great talent, and this adaptation lives up to that reputation in a way that few other adaptations do. Hanks is, once again, a believable powerhouse of a performer, crafting his sympathetic heel Otto masterfully, and this is great work from Marc Forster; arguably his best since "Stranger Than Fiction".
Rated 02 Mar 2023
70
41st
This is one of those movies that want to make you feel shit, and by golly, it's going to do whatever the hell it takes. This is sometimes a problem as it cycles through the issues du jour, and occasionally does so poorly. And it could have ended about 4 times but kept going. But the thing is, I did feel the shit they wanted. Hanks makes this grump authentic and likable despite not being likable for most of the movie, and the way the people interact is charming. It's good but not substantial.
Rated 04 Mar 2023
82
45th
Loose on actual substance, does a good job of making the viewer sad. Hanks entirely holds it together with his nuanced and sizeable performance.
Rated 04 Mar 2023
64
51st
"A well-told if conventional tale of a curmudgeonly old man whose young, but different, new neighbour chips away at his crusty outer shell to reveal a slightly less jaded old man." That was my review for the original Swedish version and it largely holds true for this adaptation. There seems to be less emphasis on foreign culture, and the people encountered seem more outwardly idiotic. Treviño & Hanks are good, though I pictured Harrison Ford every time I heard Hanks voice.
Rated 08 Mar 2023
60
26th
Gnoose+flashbackssomecool/cutestuff+nearlifelessguytrynastopsuicideitseems+oftenlikeatvshow+ifthecatdiediwasgonnasnaplol
Rated 08 Mar 2023
84
90th
An emotional and funny story. Superb acting from Hanks is excellent & Treviño is a revelation. Well worth your time. 8.4 for me.
Rated 08 Mar 2023
7
47th
"A Man Called Otto" is a heartwarming film that is elevated by strong performances from its leads. While it may not break new ground in terms of storytelling, it is a solid recommendation for those looking for a feel-good movie with a little bite to it.
Rated 13 Mar 2023
87
90th
Mr Hanks keeps the level. Good one!
Rated 23 Mar 2023
59
19th
There's not a lot to this one. You get what you expect. It's decent. The characters are interesting, and I enjoyed it for the most part, but it won't leave a lasting impression.
Rated 25 Mar 2023
70
96th
I really liked the Swedish original, and this American remake with Tom Hanks feels true its Scandinavian roots and sensibilities to be on equal footing with En man som heter Ove (2015). Ove was probable funnier, but Otto was a stronger emotionally.
Rated 20 Apr 2023
70
26th
Nice story, nothing fancy or unexpected. A bit too much self-centred, with its "American way of life" blinders
Rated 28 Apr 2023
88
64th
Really good
Rated 01 May 2023
90
96th
I loved this movie. It had a lot of heart with nice subtle humor underneath it. I'm probably Otto.
Rated 11 May 2023
66
55th
Plot 9/20 Fiction 14/20 Casting/Acting 16/20 Worldbuilding 15/20 Entertainment 12/20
Rated 13 May 2023
53
5th
Has good moments but is much darker than I expected going in blind. Wasn't expecting 2 hours of a man trying to kill himself.
Rated 14 May 2023
75
88th
Entertainment: 4. Heart: 1.5. Mind: 1. Wholesome: 1
Rated 30 May 2023
100
99th
Laughing and crying
Rated 01 Jun 2023
92
76th
1959: love it.
Rated 09 Jun 2023
79
74th
The suicide stuff began to reach cartoonish levels, but it's a surprisingly strong film. 08/JUN/2023
Rated 12 Jun 2023
35
6th
I didn't expect this to be good, but it surprised me in the ways it was not good. The ads promise a wacky comedy about an elderly curmudgeon (and it's not NOT that), but it's actually much worse: weirdly dark emotional pabulum that validates the stubbornness, inflexibility, and weird grievances of men of a certain age. A very annoying film. Thank you, Mariana Treviño, for bringing your light anyway.
Rated 13 Jun 2023
65
64th
Basic grumpy old man movie
Rated 19 Jun 2023
78
70th
Bence orijinalinden sanki bir tık daha iyi gibi. İlk başta karakteri Tom Hanks ile eşleştirmekte zorluk çektim, ancak sonra Tom Hanks yine yaptı yapacağını!
Rated 19 Jun 2023
74
42nd
Tom Hanks is good in the lead role in this film. The script has some good moments but no real surprises. Overall I would recommend this movie.
Rated 05 Jul 2023
80
72nd
While watching this, I was reminded of my own grandfather, who was coincidentally named Otto...though grandma lived to the ripe old age of 101, and was ornery as all hell. Why didn't you love me, grandma?
Rated 08 Jul 2023
80
79th
A Man Called Otto surprised me with its profound storytelling and compelling characters. This film surpassed my expectations, delving into themes of identity, memory, and relationships. The performances were outstanding, the visuals were stunning, and the film left a lasting impact. Highly recommended for those seeking a thought-provoking experience.
Rated 11 Aug 2023
90
93rd
I love this film but then I'm a bit biased in as much as I loved the novel its based on and I enjoyed the original, Scandinavian film adaptation too. I thought Tom Hanks did a great job and was perfectly chosen to play the titular role. The story this film tells is poignant to me, the whole idea of Otto seeming to the outside to be a rather antisocial, grumpy so-and-so when in reality his past is getting to him and we see a number of flashbacks that put things in perspective. Well worth seeing.
Rated 05 Sep 2023
45
6th
idiotic drama-threads are not possible to carry by getting in t. hanks (or his kids)
Rated 03 Oct 2023
88
59th
Sometimes I'm convinced this site is full of heartless film snobs. A Man Called Otto doesn't break any new ground, but it's a kind of throwback to buoyant optimism that is much needed these days. Tom Hanks embodies the heart of a man whose past is so burdened with tragedy that he has shut himself away. Mariana Trevino deserves special mention in an excellent supporting role. It's a simple and small story that hits the heart in the right places.
Rated 14 Nov 2023
70
54th
YES, Mr. Hanks plays this role very well (again). Very easy going movie with a lot of chuckle moments and a very sad undertone and backstory.
Rated 12 Jan 2024
43
42nd
watchable
Rated 26 Jan 2024
90
81st
A beautifully tragic, sad and yet heartwarming story.
Rated 08 Feb 2024
65
41st
Exactly what you expect, and well done for what it is. It's the nicely buttered toast you have with breakfast

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