The Idiot (1946)
L'Idiot
Overview
Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a less-innocent woman from her own travail, but jealousy and his own naivete conjoin to bring about unimaginable tragedy.
Where to watch The Idiot
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play | Canal VOD, Sooner | Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Idiot in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Idiot about?
Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a less-innocent woman from her own travail, but jealousy and his own naivete conjoin to bring about unimaginable tragedy. The Idiot is a Drama movie, released on 1946-06-07, runtime 101 minutes.
Is The Idiot worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Idiot 6.6 out of 10 from 15 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Idiot?
In France, The Idiot streams on Molotov TV and SFR Play and can be rented from Canal VOD and Sooner. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Georges Lampin
Cast
- Gérard Philipe as Prince Miouchkine
- Edwige Feuillère as Nastasia Philipovna
- Lucien Coëdel as Rogogine
- Sylvie as Madame Ivolvine
- Jean Debucourt as Totsky
- Nathalie Nattier as Aglaé Epantchine
- Jane Marken as Naria
- Marguerite Moreno as General Elisabeth Prokovievna Epanchine
- Maurice Chambreuil as General Epantchine
- Michel André as Gania Ivolvine
- Elisabeth Hardy as Sophie Ivolvine
- Roland Armontel as Luliane Timofeevich Lebediev, the drunkard
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Sources
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