Movie

The Idiots

“Take a long ride on the short bus.”

★ 6.5(654)19981h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Lars von Trier
Release date: 1998-05-20
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: Danish
Box office: $7,200
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Zentropa Entertainments

The Idiots — trailer

About The Idiots

The Idiots is a 1998 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus and Anne Louise Hassing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 654 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Idiots in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.

Cast

Bodil Jørgensen

Karen

Jens Albinus

Stoffer

Anne Louise Hassing

Susanne

Troels Lyby

Henrik

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Jeppe

Louise Mieritz

Josephine

Henrik Prip

Ped

Luis Mesonero

Miguel

Trine Michelsen

Nana

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Katrine

Paprika Steen

High Class Lady

Erik Wedersøe

Stoffer's Uncle

Themes & keywords

mentally disabledstagingnormalityfreedomlifestylecommunetest of courageidiotpublicitysocial controlmockerysimulationbodily disabled personpsychologycoercion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Idiots in Italy?+

The Idiots is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Idiots on Netflix?+

The Idiots is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Idiots?+

The Idiots has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Idiots?+

The Idiots stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.

When did The Idiots come out?+

The Idiots is a 1998 movie directed by Lars von Trier.

What genre is The Idiots?+

The Idiots is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Idiots?+

The Idiots was directed by Lars von Trier.