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The Idiot(s)

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The story of the courageous woman who saved the life of literary icon Fyodor Dostoevsky and, as the first woman to found her own publishing house, became a pioneer in the country's literary history.

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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com Sep 9, 2026
"The Idiot(s)" runs out of steam quickly once it repeats the same punchline a dozen times. Go to Full Review Tim Grierson Screen International Sep 7, 2026
For all its bold swings and quizzical digressions, the film ends up leaving its main characters feeling a bit abstract; unlike Fyodor Dostoevsky’s protagonists, they never fully leap off the page. Go to Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter Sep 5, 2026
If the film ultimately overstays its welcome, it’s hard to fault it for wanting to let this unsung companion luxuriate, for once, in the spotlight. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 2 days ago
the actors have charming moments but the script is a mess Go to Full Review Andy Howell Film Threat Sep 24, 2026
9/10
This has cult classic written all over it, and I’m in the cult. If you’re on the fence, give it a chance. You will certainly find it to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and you just might find it to be a revelation. Go to Full Review Daniel Howat Next Best Picture Sep 11, 2026
4/10
It’s unfortunately not funny enough to make up for that lack of suspense, either. What’s left is a tonally confused, dull tragicomedy that never comes close to living up to its potential. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Małgorzata Szumowska

Director

Michał Englert

Director

Aimee Lou Wood

Actor

Johnny Flynn

Actor

Vicky Krieps

Actor

Christian Friedel

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Movie Info

Synopsis The story of the courageous woman who saved the life of literary icon Fyodor Dostoevsky and, as the first woman to found her own publishing house, became a pioneer in the country's literary history.
Director
Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert
Producer
Ilya Stewart, Lota Dascioraite, Vladimir Zemtsov
Screenwriter
Małgorzata Szumowska, Michał Englert, Kasper Bajon, Brid Arnstein
Production Co
Gold Rush Pictures, Hype Studios
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 58m
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