The Idiots

Apr 28, 1998

1h 54m

★ 6.5

Society is the mother of all Idiots.

Overview

A mix of home-video and documentary styles about a group of young people who have decided to get to know their “inner-idiots” and thus not only facing and breaking their outer appearance but also their inner.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Zentropa Entertainments

DR TV

La Sept Cinéma

Liberator Productions

VPRO

Argus Film Produktie

ZDF/Arte

The Idiots Trailers

Cast

Karen

Bodil Jørgensen

Stoffer

Jens Albinus

Susanne

Anne Louise Hassing

Henrik

Troels Lyby

Jeppe

Nikolaj Lie Kaas

Josephine

Louise Mieritz

Ped

Henrik Prip

Miguel

Luis Mesonero

Nana

Trine Michelsen

Katrine

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

High Class Lady

Paprika Steen

Stoffer's Uncle

Erik Wedersøe

As adults, best friends Julien and Sophie continue the odd game they started as children -- a fearless competition to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. While they often act out to relieve one another's pain, their game might be a way to avoid the fact that they are truly meant for one another.

7.1

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Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.

5.8

Love and Other Disasters

Sep 9, 2006

Flighty Emily "Jacks" Jackson works for the British edition of Vogue magazine. Rather than pursue a relationship, Jacks regularly hooks up with her devoted ex-boyfriend, James Wildstone, and lives with Peter Simon, a gay screenwriter. When Jacks meets Argentinian photographer's assistant Paolo Sarmiento, she assumes he is gay and tries to bring him and Peter together, unaware that Paolo is straight and in love with her.

5.6

To Take A Wife

Jun 1, 2004

The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.

5.5

Dude, Where's My Car?

Dec 15, 2000

Two stoners wake up after a night of partying and cannot remember where they parked their car.

2.0

Damien

Oct 4, 2021

Whilst making a documentary on their friend, the crew uncover a dark secret which leads to friction, betrayal and puts their lives in danger. Can you ever truly know a ginger?

0.0

BadPuss: A Popumentary

Nov 9, 2014

An Honest and hilarious look at the music industry through the eyes of an all girl rock band.

7.3

A Very Long Engagement

Oct 27, 2004

Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.

7.7

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Dec 17, 1993

Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.

6.2

Free Willy

Jul 16, 1993

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.

6.7

The Kid

Jul 7, 2000

Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.

5.8

Charlie's Angels

Nov 2, 2000

The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy, the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed, it makes the Angels targets for assassination.

4.1

Gigli

Aug 1, 2003

Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.

6.4

Khadak

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6.3

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A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends.

6.0

Neandertal

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