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The Idealist

7.320151h 54mMovieThriller

A whistle blower attempts to reveal the secret behind a nuclear disaster that occurred during the height of the Cold War.

DirectorChristina Rosendahl
WritersChristina Rosendahl·Simon Pasternak
ProducersJonas Frederiksen·Ane Mandrup

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christina Rosendahl

PPPeter Plaugborg
Peter Plaugborg
Poul Brink
SMSøren Malling
Søren Malling
Marius Schmidt
AJArly Jover
Arly Jover
Estibaliz
TLThomas Bo Larsen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Carl
HBHenrik Birch
Henrik Birch
Ole Damgaard
NCNikolaj Cederholm
Nikolaj Cederholm
Læge Pontoppidan
JHJesper Hyldegaard
Jesper Hyldegaard
Lars Krogsgård
CBClaus Bue
Claus Bue
Per Strandgaard Jensen
KFKristoffer Fabricius
Kristoffer Fabricius
Journalist Ib
AMAnne-Vibeke Mogensen
Anne-Vibeke Mogensen
Radioreceptionist
CL
Christian Lund
Radiotekniker
HR
Hans Rønne
Taxachauffør

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The Idealist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Idealist?

The Idealist is streaming on Flix Premiere, Viaplay and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Idealist on Netflix?

No, The Idealist is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Flix Premiere and Viaplay.

Is The Idealist on Amazon Prime Video?

The Idealist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Idealist for free?

The Idealist is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is The Idealist based on a true story?

Yes — The Idealist is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).