The Optimist (2026)
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Synopsis
At 15, Herbert Heller escaped the Auschwitz-Birkenau death march, carrying the weight of silence for six decades. When he finally breaks that silence, he forms a life-saving bond with Abby, a troubled teenager confronting her own pain. Together, they discover hope, healing, and the transformative power of being truly seen.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 11th, 2026 (Wide) by Trafalgar Releasing |
| International Releases: | March 11th, 2026 (Wide) (Uruguay) |
| Geographical setting: | California |
| Plot point: | Holocaust Survivor |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Trafalgar Releasing |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Stephen Lang | Herbert Heller |
Supporting
| Elsie Fisher | Abbey |
Leading
| Luke David Blumm |
Supporting
| Leah Pipes | ||
| Ben Geurens | ||
| Ursula Parker | ||
| Slavko Sobin | ||
| Robin Weigert | ||
| Stella Stocker | ||
| Oskar Hes |
Production and Technical Credits
| Finn Taylor | Director | |
| Finn Taylor | Screenwriter | |
| Jeanine Thomas | Producer | |
| Noah Lang | Producer | |
| Todd Slater | Executive Producer | |
| Rick LeCompte | Editor | |
| Kaufmanova Olina | Editor | |
| Antonio Riestraand | Director of Photography | |
| Alexander Surkala | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
At 15, Herbert Heller escaped the Auschwitz-Birkenau death march, carrying the weight of silence for six decades. When he finally breaks that silence, he forms a life-saving bond with Abby, a troubled teenager confronting her own pain. Together, they discover hope, healing, and the transformative power of being truly seen.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 11th, 2026 (Wide) by Trafalgar Releasing |
| International Releases: | March 11th, 2026 (Wide) (Uruguay) |
| Geographical setting: | California |
| Plot point: | Holocaust Survivor |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Trafalgar Releasing |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Leading
| Stephen Lang | Herbert Heller |
Supporting
| Elsie Fisher | Abbey |
Leading
| Luke David Blumm |
Supporting
| Leah Pipes | ||
| Ben Geurens | ||
| Ursula Parker | ||
| Slavko Sobin | ||
| Robin Weigert | ||
| Stella Stocker | ||
| Oskar Hes |
Production and Technical Credits
| Finn Taylor | Director | |
| Finn Taylor | Screenwriter | |
| Jeanine Thomas | Producer | |
| Noah Lang | Producer | |
| Todd Slater | Executive Producer | |
| Rick LeCompte | Editor | |
| Kaufmanova Olina | Editor | |
| Antonio Riestraand | Director of Photography | |
| Alexander Surkala | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.