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Movie · 1958 · 116 min

The Idiot (1958)

Original title: Идиот

“A major work of Dostoyevsky...”

6.7/10 · 29 votes
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The Idiot is a 1958 movie (Drama). The Idiot was directed by Ivan Pyryev. The Idiot runs 116 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 29 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Idiot in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Streaming services that carry The Idiot, and the countries where you can watch it:

Okko 1 countries

Russia

Kinopoisk 1 countries

Russia

Plot

Prince Myshkin returns to Russia from Switzerland, where he was treated in a psychiatric clinic. On the train, on the way to St. Petersburg, the prince meets Parfyon Rogozhin, who tells him of his passionate love for Nastasya Filippovna, the former containment woman of the millionaire Totsky. In St. Petersburg, the prince finds himself in the house of his distant relative – Lizaveta Yepanchina (General's wife), meets her husband, their daughters, as well as the Secretary of General – Ganya Ivolgin. The portrait of Nastasya Filippovna, accidentally seen on the general’s table, makes a great impression on the prince...

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#based on novel or book#dostoevsky

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Idiot?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for The Idiot in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in The Idiot?

The main cast of The Idiot includes Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova, Nikita Podgornyj, Leonid Parkhomenko and Raisa Maksimova.

Who directed The Idiot?

The Idiot was directed by Ivan Pyryev.

When was The Idiot released?

The Idiot was released on May 12, 1958.

How long is The Idiot?

The Idiot runs 116 minutes.

Is The Idiot worth watching?

The Idiot has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 29 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked The Idiot?

If you enjoyed The Idiot, try The Kindness of Strangers, Flights in Dreams and in Reality, Adopt a Highway and Gigi & Nate.

Is The Idiot on Okko?

Not in United States right now. The Idiot is on Okko in: Russia.

Is The Idiot on Kinopoisk?

Not in United States right now. The Idiot is on Kinopoisk in: Russia.

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Updated: November 4, 2026 ·

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