The Idiot
Director: Akira Kurosawa
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kameda’s saintly compassion exposes everyone’s wounds, steering the quartet toward jealousy, violence, and inexorable tragedy. Adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel.
Where to Watch
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Setsuko Hara
Taeko Nasu
Masayuki Mori
Kinji Kameda
Toshirō Mifune
Denkichi Akama
Yoshiko Kuga
Ayako
Takashi Shimura
Ono, Ayako's father
Chieko Higashiyama
Satoko, Ayako's mother
Eijirō Yanagi
Tohata
Minoru Chiaki
Mutsuo Kayama, the secretary
Noriko Sengoku
Takako
Kokuten Kōdō
Junpei
Bokuzen Hidari
Karube
Eiko Miyoshi
Madame Kayama
In brief
The Idiot (1951) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 135 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 46min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Idiot online?
The Idiot is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Idiot?
The Idiot runs 166 minutes (2h 46min).
What rating does The Idiot have?
The Idiot has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 135 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Idiot from?
The Idiot was released in 1951.
