Where to Watch Otomo (1999) in the US

What it's about

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. His one-day journey leads him to a run-down temporary employment agency where he is being rejected because he doesn't own an ID and proper shoes. Downcast he continues his purposeless trip. In a streetcar he encounters a racist trolley controller who wrongfully accuses him of having an invalid ticket. As the situation escalates, Otomo head-butts the controller and flees. With the police on his heels, Otomo decides to leave the country. He runs into a truck driver who is inclined to take Otomo to the Netherlands if he pays him 400 Deutsche Mark in advance - a load of money he doesn't have. His need of money leads to desperate measures, but also to a new love. However, Otomo's bloody final encounter with the police is not too far away.

Cast and crew

Director

Frieder Schlaich

Writer

Roland Klick, Klaus Pohl, Frieder Schlaich

Starring

Isaach De Bankolé, Eva Mattes, Hanno Friedrich

Details

Release date

Nov 11, 1999

Language

German

Country

Germany

Awards

2 wins & 4 nominations

Where to Watch Otomo (1999) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Otomo in the United States?

Otomo is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy and myfilmfriend. Rent the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream Otomo or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch Otomo for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy and myfilmfriend.