Tom Hanks is an iconic actor who has charmed us through some of the most memorable films. It’s time for us to watch Tom Hanks play an aggrieved widower with an icy heart; A Man Called Otto. Based on Fredrik Backman’s novel ‘A Man Called Ove’, A Man Called Otto follows a 60-year-old man called Otto who loses everything when he loses his wife and is forced into retirement from a job he held for nearly 40 years. Thankfully though, as fate would have it, something amazing happens when new neighbors move which turns Oswald’s world around!
Catch A Man Called Otto With Tom Hanks
You’ll be excited to learn that A Man Called Otto is now available for streaming on Netflix! Since April 2021, Sony Pictures struck a deal that grants the streaming service rights to stream their latest films after their theatrical release.
Availability for Streaming
- A Man Called Otto is available for streaming on Netflix as of May 6, 2023.
- Sony Pictures struck a deal with Netflix in April 2021, granting the streaming service rights to stream their latest films after their theatrical release.
- The film joins other recent Sony films on Netflix, such as Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, The Woman King, and Bullet Train.
Rent and Purchase Options
A Man Called Otto can be rented and purchased digitally on-demand.
It is available on platforms such as Redbox, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, and YouTube.
Blu-ray & DVD Availability
A Man Called Otto hits Blu-ray and DVD on March 14, 2023 – beware the hype! Whatever your favorite store might be (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, etc.), make sure you check there as it’s most likely where you can find the movie. Or if streaming is more your style – don’t worry – just keep an eye out for availability coming soon to Roku!
The Release Date
A Man Called Otto was initially planned to come out on December 25th, 2022. But the release date moved up to the 14th and is now set for December 29, 2022, in New York City & Los Angeles. It’s then going to have a wider release across the United States on January 13, 2023.
What’s The Story About?
Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks) looks grumpy and critical, but he has a heart of gold. As a widower, Otto finds pleasure in the critiques he gives to his beleaguered neighbors. Everything changes when a family with children moves next door – and for the better! He meets Marisol – an upbeat pregnant woman – and they become fast friends. This incredible story is based on the New York Times bestseller novel – it’s definitely worth checking out!
The Soundtrack
Thomas Newman composed the film’s stunning score which was released by Decca Records on December 30, 2022. The album also features the mesmerizing single “Til You’re Home” by Rita Wilson and Sebastián Yatra – which was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
So don’t miss out! Get ready to be touched by this powerful story filled with tragedy and triumph as told through one man’s life – A Man Called Otto!
