André Is an Idiot

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André is a brilliant idiot. He is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.

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A public service announcement with a disarming sense of humor, André is an Idiot brings a light touch to a morbid topic and is all the more powerful for it.

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

1d

3.5/4

“André Is an Idiot” is by no means a downer. A mischievous streak is present throughout.

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Rob Silverman Ascher

Chicago Reader

3d

André Is an Idiot is a tender but not cloying portrait of a unique man’s death.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Mar 13

4/5

As colorectal cancer strikes ever-younger adults, this is a movie that can save lives without sacrificing laughter and warmth.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

4h

"André Is an Idiot" (2025) may be the funniest documentary about a fatal cancer diagnosis.

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Michael J. Casey

Metro Arts

1d

3.5/5

A worthy entry into the growing niche of end-of-life documentaries.

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Jonathan W. Hickman

The Newnan Times-Herald

2d

7/10

… a raw, heartfelt public service announcement that desperately begs all of us to get a colonoscopy.

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Richard K

Mar 14

Absolutely incredible and powerful documentary. Heartfelt, honest, hilarious, and something that stays with you long after its over.

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Athene C

@AtheneC Mar 10

I had no idea what this documentary was about but I was immediately captivated by Andre, his family and his friends. This is not your typical cancer documentary and not your typical cancer patient. See it is all I can say. And get a colonoscopy ... please.

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Jesse P

@Gianni270 Mar 9

What a unique movie. Much funnier than I expected, in fact it's mostly funny. Did I cry by the end? Maybe... Definitely worth seeing.

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Tony Benna

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André Ricciardi

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André Ricciardi

Producer

Tory Tunnell

Producer

Joshua Altman

Producer

Stelio Kitrilakis

Producer

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Synopsis

André is a brilliant idiot. He is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.

Director: Tony Benna
Producer: André Ricciardi, Tory Tunnell, Joshua Altman, Stelio Kitrilakis, Ben Cotner
Distributor: Joint Venture
Production Co: A24, Sandbox Films, Safehouse Pictures
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 28m