About this movie
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.
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How long is The Optimist?
The Optimist has a runtime of 1h 42m (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Optimist?
The Optimist was directed by Finn Taylor and released in 2026.
What genre is The Optimist?
The Optimist is a Drama film (2026).
Who stars in The Optimist?
The cast of The Optimist includes Stephen Lang, Elsie Fisher, Robin Weigert, Luke David Blumm, Stephanie Heiner.
What is the TMDB rating for The Optimist?
The Optimist has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 votes.
