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An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

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Documentary

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Follow Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s search for the people, ideas, traditions, and attitudes – the solutions – which will transform fear of the future into hope, climate angst into optimism and human disconnection into engagement. In each of the six episodes, Nikolaj and his affable team criss-cross the globe exploring humanity, witnessing its power for good and learning about some of the remarkable solutions (both old and new) that inspire his optimism for the future.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

27 August 2025

Country

Canada

Cast

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Self - Presenter

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