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

Mar 20

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

Mar 19

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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John Dotson

InSession Film

1d

A+

That in those final moments, when facing the battle against the grim reaper himself, someone will find joy in "Rick Rolling" the angel of death instead of surrendering. I believe that is what André would have wanted.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

3d

The documentary André Is an Idiot memorably chronicles the final years of eccentric advertising creative André Ricciardi, after he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Some scenes look staged for comedy, but the movie has emotional authenticity.

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

Mar 27

4/5

"Andre is an Idiot" is cleverly made and surprisingly touching given how utterly irreverent and profane it is.

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Jason

Mar 27

Very heart felt and realistic. Being a co-pilot on a journey through mortality with an extraordinary, funny human being.

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David D B

Mar 23

Beautiful, hilarious, difficult and poignant. Just a brilliant tribute to Andre.

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Jeffrey R

Mar 23

A heart wrenching story of strength, grace and humor in the face of the worst possible diagnosis. A snapshot into a person's soul and humanity as he faces life's ultimate end. Profoundly sad and remarkably humbling.

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Anita M

Mar 22

A funny documentary, but unGodly.

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Jay L

@Jayhl77 1d

A heartbreaking comedy that combines laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches. It’s the kind of movie that sneaks up on you, leaving you both thoroughly entertained and oddly moved long after the credits roll.

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Sid K

@RT55176191 4d

A painfully funny movie to watch. One man's journey toward death dealt with with humor and humanity. We all will die but few so publicly.

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Tony Benna

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André Ricciardi

Producer

Tory Tunnell

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Joshua Altman

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Stelio Kitrilakis

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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