MOVIE
The Optimist
Drama
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.
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Optimist” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.
Where to watch The Optimist in United Kingdom
Netflix
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Shahid
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Watch It
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TOD
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Disney+
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 23 Sept 2026.