The Idiot (1958)
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Released
May 12, 1958
Runtime
116 minutes
Genres
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Rating
4.6/10 • 25 users
Quick take
The Idiot (1958) leans into genre conventions while keeping the narrative straightforward. The pacing is measured, building its tone through key scenes rather than constant escalation. Notable cast includes Yuriy Yakovlev, Yuliya Borisova and Nikita Podgornyj, helping anchor the character dynamics. Viewer feedback sits around 4.6/10, and it may resonate most with genre fans. Availability can vary by region and time, so check this page again for current streaming, rental, or purchase options. Official Trailer
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Overview
The film is based on the first part of the novel of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
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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