"A Man Called Otto" Gives Tom Hanks His Most Memorable Role in Years

In the emotionally inspiring tale A Man Called Otto, Tom Hanks stars as Otto Anderson, a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves in next door.

Watch the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/tCsSuaVsMIw

Things have gone wrong for Otto. “He’s led this ritualistic life, and then suddenly, everything changes for him,” says Hanks. “His wife has passed away. He is forced into retirement. New neighbors move in. He’s feeling like the only thing he has left is his daily routine, and now he thinks he’s fighting his final battle, against the relentlessness of fate.”

Unlikely Friendships, Unexpected Fates in "A Man Called Otto"

From Marc Forster, director of Oscar-nominated films (Finding Neverland, The Kite Runner) and blockbuster movies (Quantum of Solace, World War Z) comes the inspiring tale, A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks.

Watch the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/tCsSuaVsMIw

Based on the # 1 New York Times bestseller A Man Called Ove, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves in next door, and he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol – she challenges him to see life differently, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world around. A heartwarming and funny story about love, loss, and life, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

Check Out the Main Poster Art for "A Man Called Otto"

“He likes people…to leave him alone.”  Columbia Pictures has released the official main poster art for Tom Hanks heartwarming comedy/drama A Man Called Otto.  Check it out below watch the film in Philippine cinemas January 2023.

Watch the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/tCsSuaVsMIw

About A Man Called Otto

Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places. 

See a Grumpy Tom Hanks in the Official Trailer of "A Man Called Otto"

Discover what can happen when you let life in. See Tom Hanks as Otto in the official trailer of Columbia Pictures’ heartwarming comedy/drama A Man Called Otto, in Philippine cinemas 2023.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/tCsSuaVsMIw

About A Man Called Otto

Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.   

Directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland), A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Cast Away), Mariana Treviño (Club the Cuervos), Rachel Keller (Fargo) and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Magnificent Seven). The screenplay is written by Academy Award® nominee David Magee (Best Adapted Screenplay, Life of Pi, 2012; Best Adapted Screenplay, Finding Neverland, 2004) based upon the best-selling novel “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. The film is also based on the Swedish film written and directed by Hannes Holm. The film is being produced by Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro.

In Philippine cinemas 2023, A Man Called Otto is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.  Connect with the hashtag #AManCalledOtto

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”