The Idiot (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1991, The Idiot is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Aleksei Korenev, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A free-spirited, guileless and amoral young woman, who works as a maid in the home of one of the most prominent and influential families in France was discovered in her bedroom, naked and unconscious, with the body of her Spanish lover Miguel across the room and the gun that killed him by her side. As the movie begins, she is being brought before the Examining Magistrate to determine if there is enough evidence to take her to trial where, under the French legal system she will be considered guilty unless proven innocent...
Who’s in it. The Idiot stars Valeriya Boguk as Mari Lantane - gornichnaya, Nikolai Karachentsov as Kamil Sevinye - sledovatel, Anna Samokhina as Antuanetta - zhena sledovatelya and Larisa Udovichenko as Dominik Borever, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Idiot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idiot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idiot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idiot (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Idiot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Idiot worth watching?
- The Idiot holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Idiot?
- The Idiot stars Valeriya Boguk, Nikolai Karachentsov, Anna Samokhina, Larisa Udovichenko and Venyamin Smekhov.