The Idiots
1998, Danish. Directed by Lars von Trier.
Take a long ride on the short bus.
A group of perfectly intelligent young people decide to react to society's cult of aimless, non-creative and non-responsible form intellect by living together in a community of 'idiots'. Their primary activity becomes going out into the world of 'normal' people and pretending to be mentally incompetent. They take advantage of this situation to create anarchy, and, by every possible means, to make those around them miserable.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 674 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Idiots
The Idiots is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Details
- Released
- 20 May 1998
- Original title
- Idioterne
- Country
- Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden
- Written by
- Lars von Trier
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $7.2K
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The Idiots: quick answers
Is The Idiots worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 674 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Idiots?
The Idiots runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Idiots have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Idiots. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Idiots parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Idiots is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Idiots on?
The Idiots is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idiots?
If you liked The Idiots, try Human Nature, Come As You Are, Kinds of Kindness.
Who directed The Idiots?
The Idiots (1998) was directed by Lars von Trier and stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing.