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.



The film stars Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Truman Hanks, and Mike Birbiglia. Directed by Marc Forster. Screenplay by David Magee. Based on the novel “En Man Som Heter Ove” by Fredrik Backman and the film “En Man Som Heter Ove” by Hannes Holm. Produced by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, p.g.a, Rita Wilson, p.g.a., Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman. The executive producers are Marc Forster, Renée Wolfe, Louise Rosner, David Magee, Michael Porseryd, Tim King, Sudie Smyth, Steven Shareshian, Celia Costas, Neda Backman, and Tor Jonasson. The co-executive producer is John Friedberg. The co-producer is Kate Myers. The director of photography is Matthias Königsweiser. The production designer is Barbara Ling. The editor is Matt Chessé, ACE. Music by Thomas Newman. The costume designer is Frank Fleming. Casting by Francine Maisler, CSA and Molly Rose, CSA.