Der Idiot

1968Show1 season3 episodes

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Discharged from a Swiss sanatorium, Prince Myshkin finds himself thrust into the wild St. Petersburg social scene immediately upon his arrival in Russia.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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Produced by
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Facts

December 25, 1968 · December 27, 1968 · Ended

First aired
December 25, 1968
Last aired
December 27, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Der Idiot worth watching?"

Questions about Der Idiot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Der Idiot worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Can I half-watch Der Idiot?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for complexity.

Is Der Idiot plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Der Idiot in English?

German

No, it was made in German.