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Otto - The Disaster Movie

2000Movie1 h 27 min

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3

An eccentric, campy comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A man from Ostfriesland travels to Hamburg and sets course for America on a steamship to conquer this New World as well. What he leaves behind is a swath of devastation, a breach of confusion, a Milky Way full of music, a dead end full of mad jokes and perhaps a touch too much wordplay at the expense of others. But what is worst of all: he has also made a film about it!

Feels like

  • German Cult Comedy
  • Viral Internet Meme Origin
  • Absurdist Family Dynamics
  • Sharp Satirical Dialogue
  • Cringe Humor Masterpiece
  • Eccentric Character Study
  • Nostalgic 90s TV Aesthetic
  • Unpredictable Plot Twists
  • Darkly Humorous Social Commentary
  • Comfort Watch for Adults

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Edzard Onneken
Written by
Otto Waalkes, Bernd Eilert, Michel Bergmann
Produced by
Horst Wendlandt
Music by
Darius Zahir

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 22, 2000 · 1 h 27 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
March 22, 2000
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Box office
$5 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Otto - The Disaster Movie?"

Questions about Otto - The Disaster Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Otto - The Disaster Movie?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Otto - The Disaster Movie worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 4.3).

Is Otto - The Disaster Movie okay for kids?

Strong languageSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Otto - The Disaster Movie make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Otto - The Disaster Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Otto - The Disaster Movie in English?

German

No, it was made in German.