Movies like A Man Called Otto

This animated feature from Pixar may seem like a departure genre-wise, but it shares A Man Called Otto's core theme of an older man dealing with loss and forming a bond with an unlikely companion, leading to a heartwarming adventure.

The Intern features Robert De Niro as a senior intern at an online fashion retailer, forming an endearing friendship with his much younger boss. Like A Man Called Otto, it touches on the theme of senior individuals finding new meaning and connections in unconventional ways.

Jack Nicholson delivers another outstanding performance in As Good as It Gets, playing an obsessive-compulsive writer who forms an unlikely bond with a waitress. Fans of A Man Called Otto will recognize similar themes of personal growth and connection.

Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, Gran Torino follows the journey of a grumpy widower who forms an unlikely friendship with his new Asian neighbors. Fans of A Man Called Otto will appreciate the film's exploration of unexpected friendships and the poignant examination of personal change.

Nebraska stars Bruce Dern as an aging father who thinks he's won a million-dollar prize and embarks on a road trip with his son to claim it. The film's exploration of family bonds and the father's determination resonate with the poignant themes found in A Man Called Otto.

Starring Jack Nicholson, About Schmidt tells the story of a man facing retirement and the loss of his wife, leading to an unexpected journey and self-discovery. It's a film that will strike a chord with fans of A Man Called Otto due to its central theme of finding purpose later in life.