The Idiot (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1958, The Idiot is a drama film directed by Ivan Pyryev, running about 116 minutes. “A major work of Dostoyevsky...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is based on the first part of the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St.Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him of his passionate love for Nastasya Filippovna, the former containment woman of the millionaire Totsky. In St.Petersburg, the prince finds himself in the house of his distant relative – Lizaveta Yepanchina (General's wife), meets her husband, their daughters, as well as the Secretary of General – Ganya Ivolgin. The portrait of Nastasya Filippovna, accidentally seen on the general’s table, makes a great impression on the prince...
Who’s in it. The Idiot stars Yuriy Yakovlev as Prince Myshkin, Yuliya Borisova as Nastasya Filippovna, Nikita Podgornyj as Ganya Ivolgin and Leonid Parkhomenko as Parfyon Rogozhin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Idiot has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idiot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idiot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiot (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idiot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idiot worth watching?
- The Idiot holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Idiot?
- The Idiot stars Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, Nikita Podgornyj, Leonid Parkhomenko and Raisa Maksimova.
- When was The Idiot released?
- The Idiot was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.