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,Luke David Blumm,Robin Weigert,Leah Pipes,Ben Geurens,Ursula Parker,Slavko Sobin,Stella Stocker,Oskar Hes,Stephanie Heiner,Josh Schell,Jake Lucas
Cast
Herbert Heller
Abbey
Young Herbert Heller
Ruth
Jane
Gabe
Sabrina
Herbert's Father
Herbert's Mother
Hein 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 LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 42m
Homepagehttps://www.theoptimistmovie.com
Production CompaniesStillking Films,Convoke Media,Witchcraft Motion Picture Company
Genres
- Drama
