Movie

The Pathological Optimist

“Liar. Healer. Monster. Savior.”

★ 8.3(3)20171h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Miranda Bailey
Release date: 2017-09-29
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $11,222
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Cold Iron Pictures

The Pathological Optimist — trailer

About The Pathological Optimist

The Pathological Optimist is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Miranda Bailey, starring Andrew Wakefield, Carmel Wakefield and Brendan McBride. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Pathological Optimist in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST takes us into the inner sanctum of Wakefield and his family from 2011- 2016 as he fights for his day in court in a little known defamation case against the British Medical Journal. Wakefield attempts to clear his name as the media-appointed Father of the Anti-vaccine movement.

Cast

Andrew Wakefield

Self

Carmel Wakefield

Self

Brendan McBride

Self - Attorney

William Parrish

Self - Attorney

James Wakefield

Self

Tim Wakefield

Self

Bridget Wakefield

Self

Jennifer Larson

Self

Cade Larson

Self

Imogen Wakefield

Self

Corin Wakefield

Self

Polly Tommey

Self

Themes & keywords

biography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Pathological Optimist in Italy?+

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

Is The Pathological Optimist on Netflix?+

The Pathological Optimist is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Pathological Optimist?+

The Pathological Optimist has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Pathological Optimist?+

The Pathological Optimist stars Andrew Wakefield, Carmel Wakefield, Brendan McBride, William Parrish and James Wakefield.

When did The Pathological Optimist come out?+

The Pathological Optimist is a 2017 movie directed by Miranda Bailey.

What genre is The Pathological Optimist?+

The Pathological Optimist is Documentary film.

Who directed The Pathological Optimist?+

The Pathological Optimist was directed by Miranda Bailey.