You might be hoping to find The Idiots on free platforms like . As of 2025, this film is not available on any ad-supported free tier in the US, UK, or EU. The reason is simple: advertisers refuse to place commercials next to unsimulated sexual content and scenes of ableist mockery. Even the most lenient AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) platforms shy away from The Idiots .
7.4/10 (IMDB), 81% (Rotten Tomatoes)
The Criterion Collection released a Blu-ray edition of The Idiots (Spine #1022). This includes a 4K restoration (from the original DV tapes, upscaled) and hours of supplements, including von Trier’s commentary. While not streaming, you can check your local library network or purchase it from Criterion’s website for $31.96. the idiots 1998 streaming