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title: "Ottokar, the World Reformer"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ottokar-the-world-reformer-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 239630
imdb_id: "tt0076511"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ottokar, the World Reformer (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ottokar-the-world-reformer-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Ottokar, the World Reformer
Year: 1977
Release Date: 06/30/1977 (DE)
Genres: Family and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 26m
Director: Hans Kratzert
Plot/Synopsis: A funny story about fifth grader Ottokar who is always ready to fight for justice.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hans Kratzert
- **Networks / Studios**: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lars Herrmann** as *Ottokar*
- **Uwe Hoffmeister** as *Sigi Kugler*
- **Astrid Heinze** as *Juliane Bock*
- **Micaela Kreißler** as *Mutter Domma*
- **Karin Gregorek** as *Fräulein Pittuhn*
- **Kurt Böwe** as *Lehrer Burschelmann*
- **Günter Junghans**
- **Dieter Wien**
- **Hajo Mende**
- **Simone von Zglinicki**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ottokar, the World Reformer online?
Ottokar, the World Reformer is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kixi, Kixi Select Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ottokar, the World Reformer worth watching?
Ottokar, the World Reformer holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ottokar, the World Reformer and when was it released?
Ottokar, the World Reformer is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ottokar, the World Reformer?
Ottokar, the World Reformer was directed by Hans Kratzert.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ottokar, the World Reformer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/239630)
- [Ottokar, the World Reformer (1977) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/239630-ottokar-der-weltverbesserer)
- [Ottokar, the World Reformer (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ottokar-the-world-reformer/credits)
- [‎Ottokar, the World Reformer (1977) directed by Hans Kratzert ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/ottokar-the-world-reformer/cast/)

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