The Idiots (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2010, The Idiots is a drama and romance film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 10 years ago Hide, a college student, meets Yuki Gakuko, an older woman, through work. They become lovers with Hide falling hard for Yuki Gakuko. The following year, Yuki abruptly announces one day that she is going to marry another man. This devastates Hide. Hide eventually finishes college and finds a job, but his yearning for Yuki leads him into depression and alcoholism. Meanwhile, Yuki is involved in a car accident and suffers a life altering injury. Now, 10 years later the two former lovers come across each other once again. They are both shells of their former selves ...
Who’s in it. The Idiots stars Hiroki Narimiya as Hide, Yuki Uchida as Gakuko, Miho Shiraishi as Shoko and Yuri Nakamura as Yuki Yamane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Idiots sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idiots page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idiots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiots (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idiots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idiots worth watching?
- The Idiots holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Idiots?
- The Idiots stars Hiroki Narimiya, Yuki Uchida, Miho Shiraishi, Yuri Nakamura and Reina Asami.
- When was The Idiots released?
- The Idiots was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.