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A Man Called Otto

A Man Called Otto

2022
126 min
Comedy Drama

Plot Summary

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.

7.8
IMDb Rating
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Ratings & Reviews

7.8
IMDb Rating

Technical Details

126 min
Runtime
2022-12-28
Release Date
Movie
Content Type
2022
Year
Genres
Comedy Drama

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User Reviews

ARGMAN

5.0/10
Recent

Two problems: Hilarious enforcing of Woke Agenda + being too preachy and politically correct.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

7.0/10
Recent

I had read the book and watched the original Swedish version of the movie before I had a chance to watch this, so I suppose I had some baggage to carry going into it. But I liked the film, especially the irrepressible Marisol, Otto’s new neighbor next door. I tried to avoid the thoughts of “Was that in the original?” and the like and just let it roll over me. Oddly enough, I wasn’t sure that the two characters that played young and old Otto seemed like the sort who would be DIY experts. I am...

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

7.0/10
Recent

Fans of the BBC sitcom "One Foot in the Grave" might recognise something of the "Victor Meldrew" in Tom Hanks' portrayal of the eponymous curmudgeon. Formerly head of the community association, he takes it upon himself each morning to do his "rounds" - checking the gates are closed, the permits are displayed, the recycling is correct - all pretty anal, really. A combination of circumstances are about to rock his rather pedestrian world, though. He is laid off after thirty-odd years at work, a de...

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