Movie Description
The Optimist
(2026)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Finn Taylor
- Producer : George Rush
- Writer : Finn Taylor
- Cast : Stephen Lang,Elsie Fisher,Robin Weigert,Luke David Blumm,Stephanie Heiner,Josh Schell,Jake Lucas
Cast
Herbert Heller
Abbey
Young Herbert Heller
Linda
Cop
Centurion (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Optimist
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-03-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 42m
Homepagehttps://www.theoptimistmovie.com
Production CompaniesStillking Films,Convoke Media,Witchcraft Motion Picture Company
Genres
- Drama
