The Idiots 1998

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
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Gummy
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A group of people gather at a Copenhagen suburban home to break all the limitations and to bring out the 'inner idiot' in themselves.

Bodil Jørgensen

as Karen

Jens Albinus

as Stoffer

Anne Louise Hassing

as Susanne

Troels Lyby

as Henrik

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

as Jeppe

Louise Mieritz

as Josephine

Henrik Prip

as Ped

Luis Mesonero

as Miguel

Trine Michelsen

as Nana

Director:

Lars von Trier

Writer:

Lars von Trier, Mogens Rukov

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1998 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Idiots

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Bodil Jørgensen

as Karen

Jens Albinus

as Stoffer

Anne Louise Hassing

as Susanne

Troels Lyby

as Henrik

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

as Jeppe

Louise Mieritz

as Josephine

Henrik Prip

as Ped

Luis Mesonero

as Miguel

Trine Michelsen

as Nana

Paprika Steen

as High Class Lady

Erik Wedersøe

as Stoffer's Uncle

Michael Moritzen

as Man from Municipality

Anders Hove

as Josephine's Father

Jan Elle

as Waiter

Claus Strandberg

as Guide at Factory

Jens Jørn Spottag

as Boss at Advertising Agency

John Martinus

as Man in Morning-Jacket

Lars Bjarke

as Rocker #1

Ewald Larsen

as Rocker #2

Christian Friis

as Rocker #3

Hans Henrik Clemensen

as Karen's Husband - Anders

Lone Lindorff

as Karen's Mother

Erno Müller

as Karen's Grandfather

Regitze Estrup

as Karen's Sister - Louise

Lotte Munk

as Karen's Sister - Britta

Marina Bouras

as Axel's Wife

Julie Wieth

as Woman with 2 Kids

Kirsten Vaupel

as Art Class Lady #1

Lillian Tillegreen

as Art Class Lady #2

Birgit Conradi

as Art Class Lady #3

Peter Frøge

as Man in the Swimmingpool

Albert Wichmann

as High Class Man

Ditlev Weddelsborg

as Severin at Advertising Agency

Jesper Sønderaas

as Svendsen at Advertising Agency

Svend Erik Plannthin

as Mongoloid

Torben Meyrowitsch

as Mongoloid

Lis Bente Petersen

as Mongoloid

Axel Schmidt

as Mongoloid

Iris Albøge

as Qualified Carer

Lars von Trier

as Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)

Louise Clausen

as Rocker Girl

Knud Romer

as Axel

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