Name: André Is an Idiot
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-02-06
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: André Ricciardi, Lee Einhorn, Janice Ricciardi

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André, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.

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Directed by: Tony Benna
Produced by: Joshua Altman, Ben Cotner, André Ricciardi
Music by: Dan Deacon

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February 6, 2026 · 1 h 27 min · Nudity, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released: February 6, 2026
Runtime: 1 h 27 min
Content: Nudity, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $3,207
Available in: 15 countries

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Where can I stream André Is an Idiot?

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In the United States, André Is an Idiot streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 13 other countries.

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (76).

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.