A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto is a 2022 American comedy-drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee.
A Man Called Otto is a 2022 American comedy-drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee. The film stars Tom Hanks as Otto Anderson, a grieving widower whose life changes after new neighbours move in next door. It is a remake of the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove, itself based on Fredrik Backman’s 2012 novel.
Plot
The film centres on Otto Anderson, a grieving and irritable widower who becomes involved with the people living near him after a young family moves in next door. The story focuses on his changing relationships and emotional recovery.
Production
A Man Called Otto was directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by David Magee. It adapts Fredrik Backman’s novel through the earlier Swedish film version, making it a second-screen adaptation of the same source material.
Cast
The film stars Tom Hanks in the lead role, with Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in supporting roles. Tom Hanks’s son Truman Hanks also appears in the film.
Release
The film had a limited theatrical release in late December 2022 before expanding widely in the United States in January 2023. It later became available on streaming platforms.
Key facts
- A Man Called Otto is a 2022 American comedy-drama film.
- Tom Hanks stars as Otto Anderson, a grieving widower whose outlook changes.
- The film is a remake of the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove.
- It is based on Fredrik Backman’s 2012 novel A Man Called Ove.
- The film was directed by Marc Forster and written by David Magee.
The film was distributed internationally and became available to Canadian viewers through major theatrical and streaming release windows, making it relevant to Canadian audiences as a widely seen Hollywood adaptation.
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7405458/Supports: Director, writer, and principal cast.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Man_Called_OttoSupports: Release year, nationality, genre, remake status, and plot overview.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_man_called_ottoSupports: Synopsis, genre, rating, and release dates.
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81616256Supports: Synopsis and principal cast listing.
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/a-man-called-ottoSupports: Runtime, rating, release timing, and thematic description.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/08/a-man-called-otto-review-tom-hanks-formulaic-but-charming-grumpy-old-man-movieSupports: Plot context, character description, and remake status.