Plot — What is The Idiot about?
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kameda’s saintly compassion exposes everyone’s wounds, steering the quartet toward jealousy, violence, and inexorable tragedy. Adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 166 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 137 votes) |
The Idiot — FAQ
Is The Idiot worth watching? The Idiot holds a 7.0/10 rating from 137 viewers. A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kamed
Who directed The Idiot? Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who is in the cast of The Idiot? It stars Setsuko Hara, Masayuki Mori, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Kuga, Takashi Shimura, Chieko Higashiyama and more.
Where can I stream The Idiot? You can stream The Idiot on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Idiot release? It released in 1951.
