The Idealist
2015, Danish. Directed by Christina Rosendahl.
He revealed the lie, so we could know the truth
A whistle blower attempts to reveal the secret behind a nuclear disaster that occurred during the height of the Cold War.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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The Idealist is streaming on Flix Premiere and Viaplay in India.
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Cast & crew
- Christina RosendahlDirector
- Peter PlaugborgPoul Brink
- Søren MallingMarius Schmidt
- Arly JoverEstibaliz
- Thomas Bo LarsenCarl
- Henrik BirchOle Damgaard
- Nikolaj CederholmLæge Pontoppidan
- Jesper HyldegaardLars Krogsgård
- Claus BuePer Strandgaard Jensen
- Kristoffer FabriciusJournalist Ib
- Anne-Vibeke MogensenRadioreceptionist
- Christian LundRadiotekniker
- Hans RønneTaxachauffør
Details
- Released
- 9 April 2015
- Original title
- Idealisten
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Simon Pasternak, Birgitte Stærmose, Christina Rosendahl
- Budget
- $2.9M
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What The Idealist is based on
The Idealist is based on a true story.
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The Idealist: quick answers
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How long is The Idealist?
The Idealist runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Idealist have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Idealist on?
The Idealist is streaming on Flix Premiere and Viaplay in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idealist?
If you liked The Idealist, try Fail Safe, The Courier, The China Syndrome.
Who directed The Idealist?
The Idealist (2015) was directed by Christina Rosendahl and stars Peter Plaugborg, Søren Malling, Arly Jover.
What is The Idealist based on?
The Idealist is based on a true story.