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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
WritersSimon Pasternak·Birgitte Stærmose
ProducersSigne Leick Jensen·Jonas Frederiksen

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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
HB
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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Idealist on Netflix?

No, The Idealist is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Idealist on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Idealist isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Idealist for free?

The Idealist isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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).