A Man Called Otto
Fall in love with the grumpiest man in America.
Directed by Marc Forster
Produced by Playtone, SF Studios
A warm-hearted comedy-drama about grief and redemption, where a lonely widower's life is transformed by an unlikely friendship with a spirited neighbor.
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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Is A Man Called Otto sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is A Man Called Otto scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is A Man Called Otto easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is A Man Called Otto violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does A Man Called Otto end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
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Like A Man Called Otto
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Man Called Otto, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
