The Idiot(s)(2026)
The Idiot(s) Synopsis
Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna travel to Europe for their honeymoon and end up staying in a health resort in Switzerland, only to return to Russia after four years. Fyedya can’t shake his roulette habit and keeps losing their money. His wife accepts this fate since he keeps assuring her that it’s all for inspiration and soon he shall write his to-be masterpiece, 'The Idiot'.
The Idiot(s) (2026) is a drama film directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, released on September 4, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Johnny Flynn, Aimee Lou Wood, Vicky Krieps and Christian Friedel.
- Director:
- Małgorzata Szumowska
- Writers:
- Andrew D. Kaufman, Kasper Bajon, Małgorzata Szumowska
- Producers:
- Ilya Stewart, Vladimir Zemtsov, Lota Dascioraite
- Cinematographer:
- Michał Englert
- Production:
- Gold Rush Pictures, Hype Studios, Telewizja Polska
- Status:
- Released
The Idiot(s) Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Flynn
as Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Aimee Lou Wood
as Anna Dostoyevsky
Vicky Krieps
Christian Friedel
Barbara Marten
Rainer Bock
Raphael Roger Levy
- Jürgen Heimüller
Jürgen Heimüller
as Concierge
Thekla Viloo Fliesberg
- Thomas B. Hoffmann
Thomas B. Hoffmann
Joshua Seelenbinder
- Pawel Morawiak
Pawel Morawiak
Key crew
Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, written by Andrew D. Kaufman, Kasper Bajon and Małgorzata Szumowska, produced by Ilya Stewart, Vladimir Zemtsov and Lota Dascioraite.
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The Idiot(s) – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Idiot(s) online?
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Who stars in The Idiot(s)?
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The main cast of The Idiot(s) (2026) includes Johnny Flynn, Aimee Lou Wood, Vicky Krieps, Christian Friedel and Barbara Marten. The film was directed by Małgorzata Szumowska. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idiot(s) released?
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The Idiot(s) was released on September 4, 2026 and runs for 1h 58m.