Looking to watch The Pathological Optimist? Miranda Bailey's 2017 Documentary film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Kanopy, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, and The Roku Channel. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Pathological Optimist starting from $12.99 on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 83% audience score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Pathological Optimist is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Kanopy instead.
Yes, The Pathological Optimist is available to watch for free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel.
The most affordable option is to rent The Pathological Optimist on Google Play Movies for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Pathological Optimist digitally starting at $12.99 on Google Play Movies.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Sep 29, 2017