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The Idiot

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A historic milestone in Russian cinema, recognized as the very first film adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous 1869 novel.

DirectorPyotr Chardynin

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Cast · Directed by Pyotr Chardynin

LV
Lyubov Varyagina
Nastasya Filippovna
AGAndrey Gromov
Andrey Gromov
Prince Myshkin
PB
Pavel Biryukov
Parfen Rogozhin
TS
Tatyana Shornikova
Aglaya Ivanovna Epanchina
ABArseniy Bibikov
Arseniy Bibikov
General Yepanchin
AP
Antonina Pozharskaya
Ivolgina
BV
B. Volgin
Ganya

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The Idiot — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Idiot?

The Idiot isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Idiot on Netflix?

No, The Idiot is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Idiot on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Idiot isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Idiot for free?

The Idiot isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Idiot?

The Idiot hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 7, 1910. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.