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The iDol

6.0200652mMovieFantasyScience Fiction

Ken is a mild-mannered man in his mid-twenties who like many his age has interests that stopped developing during adolescence. On a visit to a local toy collectors shop he acquires a rare alien action figure. Unexpectedly, Ken's world is…

DirectorNorman England
WritersTakashi Yamazaki·Norman England
ProducersShusuke Kaneko·Norman England

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Cast · Directed by Norman England

YHYukijiro Hotaru
Yukijiro Hotaru
Homeless Man
JS
Jin Sasaki
Ken
EH
Erina Hayase
Mayuka
TFTakako Fuji
Takako Fuji
Rika
TH
Tomoo Haraguchi
Goro
HI
Hiroko Inagaki
Highschool Girl
MK
Mitsu Katahira
Yamada
HM
Hirotaka Miyama
Taki
MN
Masayasu Nakanishi
Tanaka
TYTakashi Yamazaki
Takashi Yamazaki
Cameraman
DKDaniel Krauser
Daniel Krauser
Endavian (Ending Alien)

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The iDol — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The iDol?

The iDol is streaming on Midnight Pulp, Cineverse and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The iDol on Netflix?

No, The iDol is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Midnight Pulp and Cineverse.

Is The iDol on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The iDol for free?

The iDol is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and FlixHouse in United States.