

Where to watch
Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 9 other countries
The Idiot isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa
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Setsuko Hara
Taeko Nasu
MM

Masayuki Mori
Kinji Kameda
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Toshirō Mifune
Denkichi Akama
YK

Yoshiko Kuga
Ayako
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Takashi Shimura
Ono, Ayako's father
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Chieko Higashiyama
Satoko, Ayako's mother
EY

Eijirō Yanagi
Tohata
MC

Minoru Chiaki
Mutsuo Kayama, the secretary
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Noriko Sengoku
Takako
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Kokuten Kōdō
Junpei
BH

Bokuzen Hidari
Karube
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Eiko Miyoshi
Madame Kayama
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The Idiot — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Idiot?
The Idiot isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Austria, Brazil and Canada and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is The Idiot on Netflix?
No, The Idiot is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.
Is The Idiot on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The Idiot isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.
Where can I watch The Idiot for free?
The Idiot isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

























