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A Man Called Otto
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A Man Called Otto

2022-12-28 · 126 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Marc Forster
Production companies
Playtone, SF Studios, Artistic Films, Columbia Pictures, 2DUX², TSG Entertainment
Countries
Sweden, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 113,360,085

Top Cast

Tom HanksTom HanksOtto Anderson
Mariana TreviñoMariana TreviñoMarisol
Cameron BrittonCameron BrittonJimmy
Mack BaydaMack BaydaMalcolm
Manuel Garcia-RulfoManuel Garcia-RulfoTommy
Juanita JenningsJuanita JenningsAnita
Peter Lawson JonesPeter Lawson JonesReuben
Truman HanksTruman HanksYoung Otto
Rachel KellerRachel KellerSonya
John HigginsJohn HigginsHardware Store Clerk
Tony BinghamHardware Store Customer
Lily KozubLily KozubHardware Store Taylor
Max PavelMax PavelAndy
Kailey HymanKailey HymanBarb
Peter SiplaPeter SiplaStimco Steel Boss
Patrick StannyStimco Steel Terry
Dominick MarroneStimco Steel Co-Worker #1
Allyson R. HoodStimco Steel Co-Worker #2
Kristy NolenStimco Steel Worker #3
Carl ClemonsCarl ClemonsStimco Steel Worker #4

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