The Optimists (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, The Optimists is a drama film directed by Goran Paskaljević, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Five scenarios in which people have trouble distinguishing truth from illusions. Each segment reflects the motto of Voltaire's Candide: "Optimism is insisting everything is good, when everything is bad."
Who’s in it. The Optimists stars Lazar Ristovski as Profesor Gavrilo / Simon / Pokojni Ratomir / Gazda Pera / Aleksa Pantić, Bojana Novaković as Marina, Petar Božović as Inspektor and Tihomir Arsić as Pipović, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Optimists has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Optimists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Optimists tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Optimists (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Optimists change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Optimists worth watching?
- The Optimists holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Optimists?
- The Optimists stars Lazar Ristovski, Bojana Novaković, Petar Božović, Tihomir Arsić and Nebojša Glogovac.