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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.3).
The Idol
1966·Movie
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Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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The act of love does not make this a love story...the act of worship does not make him the idol.
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
Psychological DramaForbidden LoveComing-of-Age TragedyDysfunctional FamilyMoral AmbiguityHistorical SettingCharacter-DrivenEmotional Intensity
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Is The Idol good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Will I feel good after watching The Idol?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.