The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, The Optimists of Nine Elms is a drama film directed by Anthony Simmons, running about 110 minutes. “Meet Sam, the wonder man. He's got madness in his closet, everybody in trouble, the police in circles - and the world in his pocket.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired entertainer makes his living as a street musician on the streets of London. Two young children befriend the old musician, brightening his otherwise colorless life
Who’s in it. The Optimists of Nine Elms stars Peter Sellers as Sam, Donna Mullane as Liz, John Chaffey as Mark and Marjorie Yates as Chrissie Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Optimists of Nine Elms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Optimists of Nine Elms page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Optimists of Nine Elms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973)?
- In US, The Optimists of Nine Elms is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Optimists of Nine Elms worth watching?
- The Optimists of Nine Elms holds an audience score of 6.5 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 of Nine Elms?
- The Optimists of Nine Elms stars Peter Sellers, Donna Mullane, John Chaffey, Marjorie Yates and David Daker.
- When was The Optimists of Nine Elms released?
- The Optimists of Nine Elms was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.