Where to watch The Pathological Optimist (2017) in the UK
The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Liar. Healer. Monster. Savior.
THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST takes us into the inner sanctum of Wakefield and his family from 2011- 2016 as he fights for his day in court in a little known defamation case against the British Medical Journal. Wakefield attempts to clear his name as the media-appointed Father of the Anti-vaccine movement.
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Is The Pathological Optimist on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Disney+
No — The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Pathological Optimist.
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Andrew WakefieldSelf -
Carmel WakefieldSelf
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Brendan McBrideSelf - Attorney
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William ParrishSelf - Attorney
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James WakefieldSelf
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Tim WakefieldSelf
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Bridget WakefieldSelf
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Jennifer LarsonSelf
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The Pathological Optimist — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Pathological Optimist in the UK?
The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
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Can I buy a digital copy of The Pathological Optimist?
Yes. The Pathological Optimist can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Pathological Optimist on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Is The Pathological Optimist on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
Is The Pathological Optimist on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Pathological Optimist (2017) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can rent from Amazon Video or buy from Amazon Video.
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