A Man Called Otto (2022): A Heartwarming Comedy-Drama Starring Tom Hanks Locations
A Man Called Otto is a touching comedy-drama movie starring Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Cameron Britton, Kailey Hyman, Lavel Schley, Kelly Lamor Wilson, and Mike Birbiglia. Directed by Marc Forster, the film is based on Fredrik Backman's bestselling novel "A Man Called Ove" and the Swedish film adaptation directed by Hannes Holm. The screenplay was written by David Magee, and the score was composed by Thomas Newman.
Released on December 25, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing, the film has captured hearts with its blend of humor and emotional depth. A Man Called Otto follows the story of a grumpy yet endearing man who forms an unlikely friendship with his new neighbors, sparking a series of heartwarming events.
Filming took place across various locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, United States. Notable filming sites include Toledo and Brecksville, Ohio, which provided the perfect setting for this heartfelt story.

Pittsburgh. Photo by Johnson Johnson on Unsplash.
Where was A Man Called Otto (2022): A Heartwarming Comedy-Drama Starring Tom Hanks Filmed?
A Man Called Otto (2022): A Heartwarming Comedy-Drama Starring Tom Hanks was filmed in Brecksville, Cuyahoga Valley Nation Park, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Brecksville Station, Gilliland Ave, Niagara Falls, Pittsburgh, Toledo and Train Station.
The complete list of the locations with latitude and longitude coordinates are listed below in the table.
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A Man Called Otto (2022): A Heartwarming Comedy-Drama Starring Tom Hanks Locations Table
Location Name | Latitude | Longitude |
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Brecksville | 41.299942 | -81.635025 |
Cuyahoga Valley Nation Park | 41.280827 | -81.567955 |
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Brecksville Station | 41.318985 | -81.588120 |
Gilliland Ave | 40.488331 | -80.054657 |
Niagara Falls | 43.058067 | -79.123413 |
Pittsburgh | 40.441822 | -80.009300 |
Toledo | 41.657478 | -83.562149 |
Train Station | 41.638237 | -83.541649 |
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Recent Comments
On May 6th of 2022, additional filming for “A Man Called Otto” took place in Niagara Falls, New York. It was part of a flashback scene.