The Idiots movie poster

The Idiots

"Take a long ride on the short bus."

April 28, 1998 1h 54m 6.5/10 (632 votes)

Originally released in 1998. The Idiots is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lars von Trier.

Starring Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, and Anne Louise Hassing

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (632 votes)
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Budget $2.5M Production budget
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Box Office $7.2K 0.0x return
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$7,200

Production Companies

  • Zentropa Entertainments
  • DR TV
  • La Sept Cinéma
  • Liberator Productions
  • VPRO
  • Argus Film Produktie
  • ZDF/Arte

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.

How long is The Idiots?

The Idiots has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was The Idiots released?

The Idiots was released on April 28, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Idiots?

The main cast of The Idiots includes Bodil Jørgensen, Jens Albinus, Anne Louise Hassing, Troels Lyby, Nikolaj Lie Kaas.

Is The Idiots worth watching?

The Idiots has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 632 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.