Idlewild (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, Idlewild is a drama, crime and music film directed by Bryan Barber, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend with gangsters who have their eyes on the club while his piano player and partner Percival must choose between his love, Angel or his obligations to his father.
Who’s in it. Idlewild stars André 3000 as Percival, Big Boi as Rooster, Paula Patton as Angel and Terrence Howard as Trumpy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Idlewild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idlewild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idlewild tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idlewild (2006)?
- In US, Idlewild is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Idlewild worth watching?
- Idlewild holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Idlewild?
- Idlewild stars André 3000, Big Boi, Paula Patton, Terrence Howard and Faizon Love.
- When was Idlewild released?
- Idlewild was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.