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Otomo

6.219991h 25mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorFrieder Schlaich
WritersFrieder Schlaich·Klaus Pohl
ProducersIrene von Alberti·Claudia Tronnier

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KanopyKanopymyfilmfriendmyfilmfriend
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Frieder Schlaich

IBIsaach de Bankolé
Isaach de Bankolé
Otomo
EMEva Mattes
Eva Mattes
Gisela
HFHanno Friedrich
Hanno Friedrich
Heinz
BMBarnaby Metschurat
Barnaby Metschurat
Rolf
LK
Lara Kugler
Simone
SB
Sigrid Burkholder
Anna
GBGottfried Breitfuß
Gottfried Breitfuß
TH
Traute Hoess
SM
Stefan Moos
KS
Katja Schmidt-Oehm
HG
Hansjuergen Gerth
TT
Thomas Tucht

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Otomo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Otomo?

Otomo is streaming on Kanopy and myfilmfriend in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Otomo on Netflix?

No, Otomo is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and myfilmfriend.

Is Otomo on Amazon Prime Video?

Otomo isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Otomo for free?

Otomo is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and myfilmfriend in United States.