Movie

Idlewild

★ 5.7(67)20062h 1m

Idlewild is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bryan Barber
Release date: 2006-08-25
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Box office: $12,643,027
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: HBO Films

Idlewild — trailer

About Idlewild

Idlewild is a 2006 movie in the Crime, Drama and Music genres, directed by Bryan Barber, starring André 3000, Big Boi and Paula Patton. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Idlewild in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-era South, out of the hands of gangsters who want to take it over.

Cast

André 3000

Percival

Big Boi

Rooster

Paula Patton

Angel

Terrence Howard

Trumpy

Faizon Love

Ace

Malinda Williams

Zora

Cicely Tyson

Mother Hopkins

Macy Gray

Taffy

Ben Vereen

Percy Senior

Bruce Bruce

Nathan

Paula Jai Parker

Rose

Bobb'e J. Thompson

Young Rooster

Themes & keywords

piano lessonsmorticiantied to chairsong and dancefisticuffstalking to the deadclose-up

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Idlewild in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Idlewild on Starz Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Idlewild on Netflix?+

Idlewild is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel.

How long is Idlewild?+

Idlewild has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Idlewild?+

Idlewild stars André 3000, Big Boi, Paula Patton, Terrence Howard and Faizon Love.

When did Idlewild come out?+

Idlewild is a 2006 movie directed by Bryan Barber.

What genre is Idlewild?+

Idlewild is Crime, Drama and Music film.

Who directed Idlewild?+

Idlewild was directed by Bryan Barber.