About The Idiot
A gentle, war-shattered ex-soldier, Kinji Kameda, arrives in wintry Hokkaidō and is pulled into a volatile tangle of love and pity between the disgraced Taeko Nasu, the proud Ayako, and his possessive friend Akama. Kameda’s saintly compassion exposes everyone’s wounds, steering the quartet toward jealousy, violence, and inexorable tragedy. Adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel.
Movie details
- Release date
- 1951-05-23
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Rating
- 7.0/10 (127 votes)
- Language
- JA
- Country
- Japan
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Akira Kurosawa, Eijiro Hisaita
Cast
You may also like
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Idiot (1951) online?
Watch The Idiot (1951) on CineStream — full HD streaming with subtitles in 20+ languages, smart resume across devices. Total runtime 2h 46m. Start watching →
Is The Idiot free to watch on CineStream?
Yes — every new visitor gets a 5-minute free trial with no signup required. After the trial, link your Telegram account for 30 bonus minutes, then either pay-per-minute or grab an unlimited subscription via Telegram Stars.
What's the rating of The Idiot?
The Idiot (1951) has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 127 viewer votes on TMDB.
How long is The Idiot?
The runtime of The Idiot (1951) is 2h 46m.
Does The Idiot have subtitles?
CineStream auto-attaches subtitles in over 20 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Sinhala, Arabic, and more. Pick your language from the player's CC menu.
Ready to watch The Idiot?
5-minute free trial • No signup required • HD with subtitles
▶ Start watching now