Movie

The Idiot

“A major work of Dostoyevsky...”

★ 6.6(27)19581h 56m

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Good to know

Director: Ivan Pyryev
Release date: 1958-05-12
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Mosfilm

About The Idiot

The Idiot is a 1958 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ivan Pyryev, starring Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova and Nikita Podgornyj. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Idiot in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St. Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him of his passionate love for Nastasya Filippovna, the former containment woman of the millionaire Totsky. In St. Petersburg, the prince finds himself in the house of his distant relative – Lizaveta Yepanchina (General's wife), meets her husband, their daughters, as well as the Secretary of General – Ganya Ivolgin. The portrait of Nastasya Filippovna, accidentally seen on the general’s table, makes a great impression on the prince...

Cast

Yuriy Yakovlev

Prince Myshkin

Yuliya Borisova

Nastasya Filippovna

Nikita Podgornyj

Ganya Ivolgin

Leonid Parkhomenko

Parfyon Rogozhin

Raisa Maksimova

Aglaya Yepanchina

Vera Pashennaya

General Yepanshin's wife

Nikolai Pazhitnov

General Yepanchin

Klavdiya Polovikova

Nina Aleksandrovna Ivolgina

Ivan Lyubeznov

General Ivolgin

Lyudmila Ivanova

Varya Ivolgina

Vladimir Muravyov

Ferdyshchenko

Sergei Martinson

Lebedev

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookdostoevsky

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Idiot in Mexico?+

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

Is The Idiot on Netflix?+

The Idiot is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Idiot?+

The Idiot has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Idiot?+

The Idiot stars Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, Nikita Podgornyj, Leonid Parkhomenko and Raisa Maksimova.

When did The Idiot come out?+

The Idiot is a 1958 movie directed by Ivan Pyryev.

What genre is The Idiot?+

The Idiot is Drama film.

Who directed The Idiot?+

The Idiot was directed by Ivan Pyryev.