The Idol
1966, English. Directed by Daniel Petrie.
The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 February 1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Millard Lampell, Ugo Liberatore
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The Idol: quick answers
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How long is The Idol?
The Idol runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Idol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Idol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Idol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Idol is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Idol on?
The Idol isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1966. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idol?
If you liked The Idol, try 20th Century Women, Anniversary, Fish Tank.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol (1966) was directed by Daniel Petrie and stars Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton.