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Otomo

1999Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

Summary

The true story of Otomo, a black man seeking work and asylum in the German city of Stuttgart. However, all he finds is racism, police trouble and his final destiny.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Frieder Schlaich
Written by
Klaus Pohl, Frieder Schlaich
Produced by
Irene von Alberti, Claudia Tronnier, Thomas Lechner

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Facts

November 11, 1999 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 11, 1999
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Otomo?"

Questions about Otomo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Otomo?

Kanopymyfilmfriend

In the United States, Otomo is free with ads on Kanopy and myfilmfriend. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Otomo worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 60).

Will I feel good after watching Otomo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Otomo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Otomo in English?

German

No, it was made in German.