Where to watch Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) in the UK
Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 25 July 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Charming and innocent, Candide is vigorously chased away by the Baron, for his close encounters with the pretty Cunégonde. World War II breaks out, and when he is drafted and taken prisoner, he is forced to take German nationality and ends up guarding the camp where he was imprisoned. He crossed into Switzerland, but as he had no bank account, he was incarcerated for eight days for trespassing. Hunted by the Gestapo, he kills two men to free Cunégonde, who has finally been found. They both flee to Argentina, and their world tour begins. In Paris, Moscow, New York, Borneo and Alexandria. They try to follow Dr. Pangloss' optimistic rule of life. Tossed about, separated, they find themselves grown old and wiser, thinking only of cultivating their garden on the shores of the Mediterranean.
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Netflix
No — Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Disney+
No — Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century.
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Jean-Pierre CasselCandide -
Daliah LaviCunégonde -
Pierre BrasseurPangloss -
Louis de FunèsOfficier de la Gestapo -
Michel SimonColonel Nanar, du cadre de réserve -
Jean PoiretLe premier policier / Policeman -
Michel SerraultLe second policier / Policeman -
Jean TissierLe docteur Jacques
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Is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century on Netflix in the UK?
No — Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century (1960) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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