The iDol (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film
Released in 2006, The iDol is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by Norman England, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Ken is a mild-mannered man in his mid-twenties who like many his age has interests that stopped developing during adolescence. On a visit to a local toy collectors shop he acquires a rare alien action figure. Unexpectedly, Ken's world is turned inside out as the somewhat silly looking toy alters his life by benevolently giving him everything he has ever dreamed of, and then callously taking it all back...
Who’s in it. The iDol stars Yukijiro Hotaru as Homeless Man, Jin Sasaki as Ken, Erina Hayase as Mayuka and Takako Fuji as Rika, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The iDol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The iDol tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The iDol (2006)?
- In US, The iDol is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The iDol?
- The iDol stars Yukijiro Hotaru, Jin Sasaki, Erina Hayase, Takako Fuji and Tomoo Haraguchi.
- When was The iDol released?
- The iDol was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.