The Idiot Returns (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, The Idiot Returns is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Saša Gedeon, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Frantisek, the main character is returning to his family. Until now he's been, "successfully" avoiding all relationships. He is an ingenuous and a pure person and thus, is regarded as an idiot. He becomes involved in various love and family conflicts. It is because he hasn't experienced much of the "real" life that he is able to perceive human relationships in their genuineness.
Who’s in it. The Idiot Returns stars Pavel Liška as František, Anna Geislerová as Anna, Tatiana Dyková as Olga and Jiří Langmajer as Emil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Idiot Returns 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 Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idiot Returns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiot Returns (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idiot Returns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idiot Returns worth watching?
- The Idiot Returns holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Idiot Returns?
- The Idiot Returns stars Pavel Liška, Anna Geislerová, Tatiana Dyková, Jiří Langmajer and Jiří Macháček.
- When was The Idiot Returns released?
- The Idiot Returns was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.