If you haven’t heard of André Is an Idiot yet, you’re about to add it straight to your watchlist. This award-winning documentary — backed by A24 — is one of the most talked-about films of the year, and it’s officially landing on Netflix very soon.
André Is an Idiot Netflix Release Date
André Is an Idiot will be available to stream on Netflix US starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Mark your calendars — this one’s worth it.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Netflix Release Date | June 17, 2026 |
| Director | Tony Benna |
| Subject | André Ricciardi |
| Runtime | 89 minutes |
| Genre | Documentary / Comedy |
| Production | A24, Sandbox Films, Safehouse Pictures |
| Distributor | Joint Venture |
| Sundance Premiere | January 24, 2025 |
What Is André Is an Idiot About?
The documentary chronicles the life and final years of André Ricciardi, a wildly eccentric San Francisco-based advertising executive. The “idiot” in the title? That’s André himself — a man who skipped a routine medical screening and paid the ultimate price. But instead of wallowing in regret, he turned his story into something extraordinary.
Director Tony Benna’s film focuses on a self-proclaimed idiot who remains determined to approach his terminal cancer diagnosis with humor. Think less tear-jerker, more laugh-out-loud life lesson.
It’s the kind of film that makes you want to call your doctor — and your best friend — immediately after watching.
Why Everyone’s Talking About It
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award and the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award in the U.S. documentary competition. That’s not just critical praise — that’s crowd love.
Following its acclaimed Sundance premiere and a limited theatrical run in spring 2026, the documentary’s arrival on Netflix gives this life-affirming film the massive global platform it deserves.
According to Wikipedia, the film had its US theatrical release on March 6, 2026, through Joint Venture — now Netflix brings it to millions worldwide.
Who Made It?
The film was produced by Joshua Altman, Ben Cotner, Stelio Kitrilakis, André Ricciardi, and Tory Tunnell, with music by Dan Deacon and cinematography by Ethan Indorf.
Should You Watch It?
If you enjoy documentaries that blend raw emotion with sharp wit — think along the lines of films we’ve covered in our best Netflix documentaries roundup — André Is an Idiot is an absolute must. It’s not just about death. It’s about choosing how to live before you go.
And honestly? André chose to go out laughing. That alone makes it unmissable.
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