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While it may seem like it could be about real-life events, A Man Called Otto isn't actually a true story, nor is it even based on one. The film is actually a remake of a 2015 Swedish movie called A Man Called Ove, directed by Hannes Holm and starring Rolf Lassgård as its grouchy protagonist.
What did Rotten Tomatoes give A Man Called Otto? ›
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In spite of its mixed critical reception and lukewarm reviews, the audience responded much more kindly to A Man Called Otto, with a near-perfect 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What food did they eat in A Man Called Otto? ›
As Otto said to Marisol, the "Swedish éclair" pastry eaten in the cafe' is called semla. This is a nod to the Swedish origin of the novel on which the movie is based. The pastry, however, is not mentioned in the book. It is also not commonly found in Pittsburgh, roughly where the American movie takes place.
What happened to Otto's wife? ›
But, of course, Otto is played by Tom Hanks, the beloved Jimmy Stewart of this era, and you and I know immediately that a way will be found for his true nature to emerge. The film opens six months after Otto's cherished wife Sonya (Rachel Keller) has died of cancer.
Does Otto have autism? ›
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In kid-friendly language, Piper explains the accommodations Otto and Ruthie, who is also autistic, need in order to feel safe and secure in a stimulating new environment, such as wearing headphones to keep distracting noises muffled.
What disease did Otto have in A Man Called Otto? ›
While it is not the primary focus of the movie, the main character, Otto, just happens to have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
What is the point of A Man Called Otto? ›
It's about a man who is 'very bad at dying', having unsuccessfully attempted suicide on many occasions. But Otto's life is given new meaning when a young family moves in next door to him and manages to change his life. The movie is about love, life, loss and new hope.
What did the critics say about A Man Called Otto? ›
The movie is wonderfully paced and directed by Marc Forster, who brings out the best in his cast. A MAN CALLED OTTO is a must-watch for anyone looking for light relief, but also with its poignant exploration of suicide, it provides a thought-provoking look at life, love, and the importance of friendship.
Why is the movie A Man Called Otto sad? ›
Otto's wife has died, leaving his life without meaning, so he has decided to kill himself. We see him set up the house to protect the decor from gore when he does the self-offing. But later we learn he has been told he is not long for this world for ordinary health reasons. He's going to die anyway.
What illness does Reuben have in A Man Called Otto? ›
Reuben, who had a stroke, now uses a wheelchair and is cared for by his wife Anita (Juanita Jennings) and neighbor Jimmy (Cameron Britton). A local transgender teen, Malcolm (Mack Bayda), recognizes Otto as Sonya's husband while delivering newspapers and circulars in the neighborhood.
About 10% of the cat ended up being all in-camera and about 20% CG cat. The rest are cat comps, greenscreen plates comped in to the photography. JAMM Visual, led by Kevin Pierce, completed all of the cat work. They did the CG cat and they did all of the cat comps, which turned out very well.
Who is the Mexican lady in A Man Called Otto? ›
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How old was Sonya when she died in A Man Called Otto? ›
Sonya died of cancer offscreen presumably in her early sixties, which is Otto's general age range in the film.
What happened to Otto's baby in A Man Called Otto? ›
Otto goes to grab a rifle. He sees a cap from Niagara Falls and relives his worst memory with Sonya. She was about six months pregnant when they were taking a bus back from the Falls, and the bus got into a terrible crash. Sonya was paralyzed, and they lost their baby.
What happens at the end of a man named Otto? ›
He has a low-key funeral held, allowing each of his friends to remember him as a “local community hero.” He passes on each of his items to someone in the community that can benefit from them, and gives Marisol and her family his home on the promise that they “never sell it to those real estate basterds.”
What happened to Sonya and Otto's baby? ›
Sonya was pregnant at the time but lost her baby and is shown in hospital, weeping at their loss. She suffered major injuries and became a paraplegic. Otto had made a cot for the baby which he'd kept and now gives to Marisol for her new baby. At the end of the movie Otto dies from a heart condition.
What happened to Otto in A Man Called Otto? ›
One day, Tommy notices that Otto did not shovel the snow on his walkway (which he did every single day of his life). Marisol and Tommy enter Otto's house to find him dead, having succumbed to his enlarged heart. A funeral is held, attended by his neighbors.
Is the cat real in Otto? ›
About 10% of the cat ended up being all in-camera and about 20% CG cat. The rest are cat comps, greenscreen plates comped in to the photography. JAMM Visual, led by Kevin Pierce, completed all of the cat work. They did the CG cat and they did all of the cat comps, which turned out very well.
What town was Otto filmed in? ›
The comedy drama is an American adaptation of the Swedish novel A Man Called Ove, and brings its take on the story to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Director Marc Forster chose to film a majority of the story on-site in Pittsburgh, largely based on recommendations from his filmmaker friends about the city's culture.
