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The Fallen Idol

7.219481h 36mMovieDramaThriller

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

DirectorCarol Reed
WriterGraham Greene
ProducersCarol Reed·Alexander Korda

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Cast · Directed by Carol Reed

RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Baines
MMMichèle Morgan
Michèle Morgan
Julie
SDSonia Dresdel
Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines
BHBobby Henrey
Bobby Henrey
Phillipe
DODenis O'Dea
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames
WFWalter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton
DNDandy Nichols
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson
JYJoan Young
Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow
KSKarl Stepanek
Karl Stepanek
First Secretary
GHGerard Heinz
Gerard Heinz
Ambassador
TTTorin Thatcher
Torin Thatcher
Policeman

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The Fallen Idol — streaming FAQ

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The Fallen Idol is streaming on Studiocanal Presents and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and JustWatch TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Fallen Idol on Netflix?

No, The Fallen Idol is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents and Plex.

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The Fallen Idol isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Fallen Idol is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.