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2022 · Movie · 2h 6m · PG-13

A Man Called Otto

CriticsCritics: 61
AudienceAudience: 7.7

A bitter widower has withdrawn from life and rigidly polices his neighborhood. When a lively young family moves in nearby, an outspoken pregnant neighbor gradually draws him into an unlikely friendship, challenging his isolation and giving him new reasons to connect with the people around him.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you appreciate heartfelt, tearful stories about grief, friendship, and second chances, especially films like Instant Family; Not for you if suicide themes or predictable emotional dramas are difficult.

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Cast

Tom HanksMariana TreviñoCameron BrittonMack BaydaManuel Garcia-RulfoJuanita JenningsPeter Lawson JonesTruman Hanks

Director

Marc Forster

If tonight is a A Man Called Otto night…

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