Movie

The Optimist

★ 7.4(8)20231h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Finn Taylor
Release date: 2023-10-06
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Czech Republic
Studio: Stillking Films

The Optimist — trailer

About The Optimist

The Optimist is a 2023 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Finn Taylor, starring Stephen Lang, Elsie Fisher and Robin Weigert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Optimist in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Herbert Heller keeps his experience as a teenage boy surviving in Auschwitz hidden from his family. Until he meets Abby, a young teenager whose own brush with pain and death inspires him to open up as well, leading the two of them to exchange their stories as a meaningful and healing friendship is born.

Cast

Stephen Lang

Herbert Heller

Elsie Fisher

Abbey

Robin Weigert

Luke David Blumm

Young Herbert Heller

Stephanie Heiner

Linda

Josh Schell

Cop

Jake Lucas

Centurion (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Optimist in Canada?+

The Optimist is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Optimist on Netflix?+

The Optimist is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Optimist?+

The Optimist has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Optimist?+

The Optimist stars Stephen Lang, Elsie Fisher, Robin Weigert, Luke David Blumm and Stephanie Heiner.

When did The Optimist come out?+

The Optimist is a 2023 movie directed by Finn Taylor.

What genre is The Optimist?+

The Optimist is Drama film.

Who directed The Optimist?+

The Optimist was directed by Finn Taylor.