6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Man Called Otto (2022)
A Man Called Otto (2022)
Overview
When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on universal, apolitical themes of grief, community, and human connection, with its resolution emphasizing empathy and mutual support across diverse backgrounds rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a diverse supporting cast, including a prominent Latina family and a transgender character, who play crucial roles in the protagonist's journey. The central character, a white male, is portrayed sympathetically, and the narrative focuses on themes of community and connection without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features a transgender character and his gay partner, depicted with dignity and warmth. The protagonist's initial struggles with acceptance evolve into a deeply affirming relationship, showcasing growth and validating LGBTQ+ lives and love.
The film features Malcolm, a transgender man, whose challenges stemming from parental rejection and homelessness are portrayed with empathy. Otto's eventual support and acceptance of Malcolm affirm his dignity and worth, presenting a net positive depiction of a transsexual character.
The character Marisol, originally established as Iranian (West Asian) in the source material, is portrayed as Mexican (Latina) in this adaptation, constituting a race swap.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a novel and a remake of a Swedish film. All major characters, including Otto, Sonya, Marisol, and Jimmy, retain the same gender as established in the original source material. No character's canonical gender was altered for this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.8
Critic Ratings
7.0
5.1
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