Movie

The Optimists of Nine Elms

“Meet Sam, the wonder man. He's got madness in his closet, everybody in trouble, the police in circles - and the world in his pocket.”

★ 6.7(13)19731h 50m

Drama

IMDb

The Optimists of Nine Elms is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Optimists of Nine Elms

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Good to know

Director: Anthony Simmons
Release date: 1973-10-17
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About The Optimists of Nine Elms

The Optimists of Nine Elms is a 1973 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Anthony Simmons, starring Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane and John Chaffey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Optimists of Nine Elms in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A retired entertainer makes his living as a street musician on the streets of London. Two young children befriend the old musician, brightening his otherwise colorless life

Cast

Peter Sellers

Sam

Donna Mullane

Liz

John Chaffey

Mark

Marjorie Yates

Chrissie Ellis

David Daker

Bob Ellis

Katyana Kass

Baby Ellis

Patricia Brake

Dog's Home Secretary

Don Crown

Busker

Bruce Purchase

Policeman

Michael Graham Cox

Park Keeper

Bernie Searle

Dustman

Tommy Wright

Dustman

Themes & keywords

buskernine elms

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Optimists of Nine Elms in United States?+

In United States, The Optimists of Nine Elms is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Optimists of Nine Elms on Netflix?+

The Optimists of Nine Elms is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Optimists of Nine Elms?+

The Optimists of Nine Elms has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Optimists of Nine Elms?+

The Optimists of Nine Elms stars Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane, John Chaffey, Marjorie Yates and David Daker.

When did The Optimists of Nine Elms come out?+

The Optimists of Nine Elms is a 1973 movie directed by Anthony Simmons.

What genre is The Optimists of Nine Elms?+

The Optimists of Nine Elms is Drama film.

Who directed The Optimists of Nine Elms?+

The Optimists of Nine Elms was directed by Anthony Simmons.