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The Idol

4.919661h 49mNRMovieDrama

A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.

DirectorDaniel Petrie
WritersMillard Lampell·Ugo Liberatore
ProducersLeonard Lightstone·Joseph E. Levine

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Cast · Directed by Daniel Petrie

JJJennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones
Carol
MPMichael Parks
Michael Parks
Marco
JLJohn Leyton
John Leyton
Timothy
JHJennifer Hilary
Jennifer Hilary
Sarah
GDGuy Doleman
Guy Doleman
Martin Livesey
NPNatasha Pyne
Natasha Pyne
Rosalind
JWJack Watson
Jack Watson
Police Inspector
JBJeremy Bulloch
Jeremy Bulloch
Lewis
PMPriscilla Morgan
Priscilla Morgan
Rosie
EM
Edna Morris
Mrs. Muller
FC
Fanny Carby
Barmaid
RHRenée Houston
Renée Houston
1st Woman at Party

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The Idol — streaming FAQ

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Is The Idol on Netflix?

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The Idol hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 22, 1966. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.