Movies like A Man Called Otto

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.

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.

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.