Idiocracy (2006)
Mike Judge's razor-sharp satirical comedy about an average man who wakes up 500 years in the future to discover he's the smartest person alive.
Idiocracy - Movie Information
- Original Title: Idiocracy
- Release Year: 2006
- Directed by: Mike Judge
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 24m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 1, 2006 (Brazil - 14), March 17, 2007 (United Kingdom - 12A), January 24, 2007 (Germany - 12), April 25, 2007 (France - TP), June 8, 2007 (New Zealand - 13), January 3, 2007 (Australia - MA 15+), August 3, 2007 (Italy), June 15, 2007 (Spain - 13)
- Alternative Titles: Idiocracy - Irrsinn stirbt nie (DE), Absurdistan (SK), Planet Stupid (Idiocracy) (FR), حُكم البلهاء (SA), خكم عل اىدىوطىم (IL), Idiocracia (ES), Ідіократія (UA), Idiótaság (HU)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Ternion Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Idiocracy - Plot
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
Idiocracy - Trailer
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In the future, intelligence is extinct.
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Idiocracy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mike Judge
Main Cast
- Luke Wilson
- Maya Rudolph
- Dax Shepard
- Terry Crews
- Anthony 'Citric' Campos
- David Herman
- Sonny Castillo
- Kevin McAfee
- Robert Musgrave
- Michael McCafferty
Writers
- Etan Cohen
- Mike Judge
Producers
- Elysa Koplovitz Dutton
- Mike Judge
Idiocracy - FAQs
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Why did Idiocracy become such a cult classic?
Idiocracy flopped on its limited theatrical release but gained a devoted following on home video. Its eerily prescient satire of anti-intellectualism, corporate dominance, and media-driven stupidity resonated more deeply as real-world events seemed to mirror its absurdist premise, making it one of the most quoted and referenced comedies of its era.
Is Idiocracy based on a true story or book?
Idiocracy is not based on a true story or pre-existing book. It is an original screenplay written by Mike Judge and Etan Cohen. The film draws on satirical traditions and dystopian science fiction, but the story, characters, and future society depicted are entirely fictional creations of its writers.
Who are the main actors in Idiocracy?
Idiocracy stars Luke Wilson as average soldier Joe Bauers and Maya Rudolph as Rita, a prostitute who joins him in the hibernation experiment. Dax Shepard plays the scheming Frito, and Terry Crews delivers a memorable performance as the bombastic President Camacho of the future United States.
What is Idiocracy rated and why?
Idiocracy is rated R by the MPA. The rating reflects the film's crude humor, strong language, sexual references, and satirical depictions of adult themes including prostitution and substance use. While the comedy is largely absurdist rather than graphic, the content is considered inappropriate for younger audiences.
How long is Idiocracy?
Idiocracy has a runtime of 84 minutes, making it a lean, fast-paced comedy that wastes no time delivering its satirical punches. The tight runtime contributes to its rewatchability and helps maintain the film's relentless comedic momentum from its opening narration to its chaotic, crowd-pleasing finale.
Did Idiocracy receive a wide theatrical release?
No. Despite being a 20th Century Fox production, Idiocracy received an extremely limited theatrical release in just seven U.S. cities in September 2006, with virtually no marketing or promotional support from the studio. It grossed only around $495,000 at the box office before finding its audience on home video and cable.
What movies are similar to Idiocracy?
Fans of Idiocracy often enjoy other sharp satirical comedies and dystopian films such as Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), THX 1138 (1971), Wag the Dog (1997), and M*A*S*H (1970). Mike Judge's own Extract (2009) shares a similar dry, observational comedic sensibility.
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