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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Idiot' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Idiot' right now, here are some details about the Shochiku romance flick.

Released , 'The Idiot' stars Setsuko Hara, Masayuki Mori, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Kuga The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 46 min, and received a user score of 69 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 106 experienced users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Kameda, who has been in an asylum on Okinawa, travels to Hokkaido. There he becomes involved with two women, Taeko and Ayako. Taeko comes to love Kameda, but is loved in turn by Akama. When Akama realizes that he will never have Taeko, his thoughts turn to murder, and great tragedy ensues."

'The Idiot' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel .