The Idiots (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, The Idiots is a comedy and drama film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 117 minutes. “Society is the mother of all Idiots.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With his first Dogma-95 film director Lars von Trier opens up a completely new film platform. With a mix of home-video and documentary styles the film tells the story of a group of young people who have decided to get to know their “inner-idiots” and thus not only facing and breaking their outer appearance but also their inner.
Who’s in it. The Idiots stars Bodil Jørgensen as Karen, Jens Albinus as Stoffer, Anne Louise Hassing as Susanne and Troels Lyby as Henrik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Idiots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiots (1998)?
- In US, The Idiots is available to stream on MUBI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Idiots worth watching?
- The Idiots holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Idiots?
- The Idiots stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
- When was The Idiots released?
- The Idiots was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.