How to watch A Man Called Otto in Australia

Tom Hanks plays the grumpiest man in America in A Man Called Otto, a remake of the 2015 Swedish movie A Man Called Ove. Not getting along with anyone, simply because he doesn’t want to, Otto Anderson slowly lets life in, finding new joy and meaning in the company of the young family who moves in next door.

Directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland), the movie also stars Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in supporting roles. If you haven’t seen the smash-hit comedy drama yet, it finally makes its streaming premiere next month. Find out how and when you can stream A Man Called Otto using this guide. 

A Man Called Otto plot

The film tells the story of a grumpy widower, Otto Anderson, whose life changes drastically when a lively young family moves in next door. Generally unfriendly and a total grump, he finds his match in a sharp, not-going-to-back-down-ever pregnant woman named Marisol. 

Forming an unlikely friendship that turned his world upside down, Otto eventually finds himself giving driving lessons, babysitting Marisol’s children, adopting a stray cat, and helping his other neighbours – finally allowing himself to be a part of a community. While these are the things he’s avoided for the longest time, they turn out to be exactly what he needed to help him heal after the loss of his wife, reviving his love of life. 

A commercial and critical success and well-liked for its heartwarming themes of compassion and empathy, A Man Called Otto is one of the movies that Tom Hanks starred in last year alongside 2022’s Elvis and Pinocchio. The screenplay is written by David Magee (Life of Pi, The Little Mermaid), based on Fredrik Backman’s New York Times bestseller novel, A Man Called Ove. 

A Man Called Otto release date

The movie hit Australian theatres last 1 January 2023. After its theatrical run, the comedy drama film made its streaming TV premiere on 1 July on Foxtel and BINGE, as well as on 2 July on Amazon Prime Video.

Movie	How long is A Man Called Otto?	Streaming Services
A Man Called Otto	2h 6m	Foxtel Now / BINGE / Prime Video

A Man Called Otto trailer

You can watch the A Man Called Otto trailer here. 

What other streaming services are A Man Called Otto on? 

Unfortunately, there are no other options when it comes to streaming A Man Called Otto online, except pay per view platforms like Apple TV and Google Play. If you’re looking to stream through subscription, Foxtel Now, BINGE, and Amazon Prime Video are the only streaming services as of this writing to stream the movie online. If you’re looking for another alternative to watch A Man Called Otto, Netflix Australia has yet to stream the film.

Streaming Services	Available?
Foxtel Now	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
BINGE	Yes
Amazon Prime Video	Yes

How to watch A Man Called Otto on Foxtel Now

The new Tom Hanks-starrer debuted on Foxtel via the Movies Premiere channel (check Foxtel TV guide for A Man Called Otto showtimes on the platform). You’ll need to sign up for the Movies HD package to access movies channels. But with Foxtel’s latest offers, new customers can save for up to 12 months on plan fees.

For A Man Called Otto streaming, Australia also has Foxtel’s on demand service, Foxtel Now, airing the film. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.

Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan. You’ll also need to sign up for the Movies Package to access Foxtel’s film channels and watch movies online.

How to watch A Man Called Otto on BINGE

Another option to stream A Man Called Otto online is BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.

For those who want to watch A Man Called Otto, Prime Video will start streaming the film from 2 July 2023. Fortunately, Prime still offers a 30-day free trial, which is quite a generous entry point to check out Amazon. Once you have had your fill for a month, you can decide to renew or cancel your subscription.

In Australia, plans for the Amazon Prime streaming service are available for as low as $9.99 per month. What’s more, it is a part of the larger Prime membership that includes shopping and other valuable goodies. If you want to save, the annual plan works out to be cheaper with a $79 membership for 12 months.

Cast of A Man Called Otto

The movie is headlined by Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and starring alongside Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. Here, we’ve listed the complete cast of A Man Called Otto. 

Other movies on streaming TV you might like

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue. 

Moreover, new titles are added every week so choice is never an issue. These include box office hits like The Batman, The Lost City, and Sonic Hedgehog 2. You might also want to check what’s on Amazon Prime to explore more films, as Amazon’s streaming service combines heaps of originals and third-party content. 

We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Supported streaming devices

Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel Now, BINGE, and Prime Video.