A Man Called Otto (2022)
A grumpy widower finds an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a quick-witted neighbor who upends his measured life.
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.
How intense is A Man Called Otto?
A Man Called Otto has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What A Man Called Otto feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarmingfeel goodgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightFull attention
Where to stream A Man Called Otto
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is A Man Called Otto for you?
Is A Man Called Otto scary?
No. A Man Called Otto is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Man Called Otto gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is A Man Called Otto sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is A Man Called Otto OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is A Man Called Otto?
A Man Called Otto runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream A Man Called Otto?
A Man Called Otto is streaming on Hulu.
Does A Man Called Otto have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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