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The Idiot

6.619461h 41mMovieDrama

Muichkine, a young Russian prince, returns home to St. Petersburg from a mental institution, determined to spread decency and kindness in the harsh and cruel world. He becomes betrothed to an innocent young girl while trying to save a…

DirectorGeorges Lampin
WritersCharles Spaak·Georges Raevsky

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 5 other countries

The Idiot isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, France, Germany, Japan and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Georges Lampin

GPGérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe
Prince Miouchkine
EFEdwige Feuillère
Edwige Feuillère
Nastasia Philipovna
LCLucien Coëdel
Lucien Coëdel
Rogogine
SSylvie
Sylvie
Madame Ivolvine
JDJean Debucourt
Jean Debucourt
Totsky
NNNathalie Nattier
Nathalie Nattier
Aglaé Epantchine
JMJane Marken
Jane Marken
Naria
MMMarguerite Moreno
Marguerite Moreno
General Elisabeth Prokovievna Epanchine
MC
Maurice Chambreuil
General Epantchine
MAMichel André
Michel André
Gania Ivolvine
EHElisabeth Hardy
Elisabeth Hardy
Sophie Ivolvine
RARoland Armontel
Roland Armontel
Luliane Timofeevich Lebediev, the drunkard

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The Idiot — streaming FAQ

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No, The Idiot is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

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