A Man Called Otto

What’s it about?

After the loss of his wife, grumpy widower Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks) attempts to end it all. But when a lively young family moves in next door, Otto sparks a friendship with a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol (Mariana Treviño) who challenges him to have a new outlook on life.

The facts

• Directed by Marc Foster (World War Z, Finding Neverland)
• Starring Tom Hanks
• English language
• Runtime: 126 minutes
• Based on the novel and film A Man Called Ove

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Suicide themes

A character attempts suicide on four separate occasions.

Each attempt is drawn out and viewers are shown the process of setting up for each suicide attempt. All attempts fail, as the character is constantly thwarted despite careful planning.

Specifically, the character is shown hanging a noose in their living room, filling up their car with carbon monoxide, purposely standing on train tracks, and attempting suicide with a gun.

These depictions are intended to be comedic but may be upsetting for some viewers.

Offensive language

Several offensive words are used throughout the film, such as “bastard”, “pr**ks”, “s**t”, and “son of a b*tch”.

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