Where can I watch Idioten (1998)?

In USA, Idioten is available to stream on MUBI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Idioten worth watching?

Idioten holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Idioten?

Idioten stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.

When was Idioten released?

Idioten was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.

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Idioten (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1998 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1998, Idioten is a komödie 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. Durch Zufall gerät die zurückhaltende Karen in eine Gruppe junger Leute, die sich zu einem radikalen Experiment entschieden hat. Angestachelt vom Spießerhasser Stoffer geben sie sich in der Öffentlichkeit als "Idioten" aus und provozieren bei so genannten "Behindertenausflügen" durch lautes, aggressives Verhalten ihre Mitmenschen. Karen wird sofort in die unkonventionelle Kommune integriert, die gemeinsam in ein leer stehendes Haus gezogen ist, wo sie alle Freiheiten bis hin zum Gruppensex hemmungslos auslebt. Als Stoffer seine Anhänger tiefer in das Experiment drängt und fordert, auch in privaten und beruflichen Beziehungen den "Idioten" zu spielen, zerfällt die Gruppe. Alle geben auf, bis auf eine...

Who’s in it. Idioten 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, Idioten has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on MUBI. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idioten page.

If you liked it. Fans of Idioten tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Idioten (1998)?: In USA, Idioten is available to stream on MUBI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Idioten worth watching?: Idioten holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Idioten?: Idioten stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
When was Idioten released?: Idioten was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.