The Idealist (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, The Idealist is a thriller film directed by Christina Rosendahl, running about 114 minutes. “He revealed the lie, so we could know the truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A whistle blower attempts to reveal the secret behind a nuclear disaster that occurred during the height of the Cold War.
Who’s in it. The Idealist stars Peter Plaugborg as Poul Brink, Søren Malling as Marius Schmidt, Arly Jover as Estibaliz and Thomas Bo Larsen as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Idealist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Flix Premiere and Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idealist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idealist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idealist (2015)?
- In US, The Idealist is available to stream on Flix Premiere and Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Idealist worth watching?
- The Idealist holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Idealist?
- The Idealist stars Peter Plaugborg, Søren Malling, Arly Jover, Thomas Bo Larsen and Henrik Birch.
- When was The Idealist released?
- The Idealist was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.