Idiot's Delight (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1939, Idiot's Delight is a comedy and drama film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 107 minutes. “The Biggest Thrill They Ever Gave You! Norma and Clark together in the romance of a "ham" song-and-dance man and a "red-headed liar from Omaha."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
Who’s in it. Idiot's Delight stars Norma Shearer as Irene Fellara, Clark Gable as Harry Van, Edward Arnold as Achille Weber and Charles Coburn as Dr. Hugo Waldersee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Idiot's Delight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Idiot's Delight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idiot's Delight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idiot's Delight (1939)?
- In US, Idiot's Delight is available to 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 Idiot's Delight worth watching?
- Idiot's Delight holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Idiot's Delight?
- Idiot's Delight stars Norma Shearer, Clark Gable, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn and Joseph Schildkraut.
- When was Idiot's Delight released?
- Idiot's Delight was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.