A Man Called Otto
ComedyDrama
15+PG-13
2022·2h 6m·Marc Forster·Playtone·● Script read & verified
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family...
Best watched together — Multiple suicide attempts and mature themes around depression and loss require discussion and support
Heads Up for Parents
Multiple detailed suicide attempts that are interrupted in ways meant to be humorous, which could be cavalier and distasteful treatment of a serious topic
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Otto's entire character transformation centers on rediscovering the importance of community and chosen family connections. The film's core message celebrates how family bonds and caring for neighbors give life meaning and purpose.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Ultimate message is that life has more to offer than we may think and 'Life is ALWAYS worth living' with themes of carrying each other in times of struggle
- ✓Shows that cranky people likely have a painful reason behind their rude behavior
- ✓Marisol represents persistence, caring, and being unapologetically yourself, with positive diverse characters across age, gender, race, and disability
Cast:Tom HanksMariana TreviñoCameron BrittonMack BaydaManuel Garcia-Rulfo