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The Idiots (1998)

Movie ★ 6.5 110 min

Comedy Drama

A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.

Lars von Trier Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 1998
Runtime
110 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.5M
Box office
$7,200
IMDb
tt0154421
Language
Studio
, DR TV, , Liberator Productions

Themes

Cast

Bodil Jørgensen Bodil Jørgensen Karen Jens Albinus Jens Albinus Stoffer Anne Louise Hassing Anne Louise Hassing Susanne Troels Lyby Troels Lyby Henrik Nikolaj Lie Kaas Nikolaj Lie Kaas Jeppe Louise Mieritz Louise Mieritz Josephine Henrik Prip Henrik Prip Ped Luis Mesonero Miguel Trine Michelsen Trine Michelsen Nana Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis Katrine Paprika Steen Paprika Steen High Class Lady Erik Wedersøe Erik Wedersøe Stoffer's Uncle Michael Moritzen Michael Moritzen Man from Municipality Anders Hove Anders Hove Josephine's Father Jan Elle Jan Elle Waiter Claus Strandberg Claus Strandberg Guide at Factory Jens Jørn Spottag Jens Jørn Spottag Boss at Advertising Agency John Martinus John Martinus Man in Morning-Jacket

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Idiots about?
A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.
Who directed The Idiots?
The Idiots was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in The Idiots?
The Idiots stars Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby.
When was The Idiots released?
The Idiots is a 1998 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Idiots?
You can watch The Idiots with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.