The Idol
Seen it?1966 | 109 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for fans of close encounters and people who like stories about real, flawed people. The aliens are the hook, but the human reactions are the story. Very British, in all the best ways.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie
- Jennifer JonesCarol
- Michael ParksMarco
- John LeytonTimothy
- Jennifer HilarySarah
- Guy DolemanMartin Livesey
- Natasha PyneRosalind
- Jack WatsonPolice Inspector
- Jeremy BullochLewis
- Priscilla MorganRosie
- Edna MorrisMrs. Muller