Buy Tickets

André Is an Idiot

André, a brilliant idiot, 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. (NR, 87 min.)

Showtimes

Friday, March 27, 2026

7:30 PM

Saturday, March 28, 2026

2:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 PM

Sunday, March 29, 2026

4:30 PM

Monday, March 30, 2026

7:30 PM

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

5:00 PM

Thursday, April 2, 2026

4:30 PM

Unexpected, irreverent, and absurdly funny, ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT is a wildly life-affirming film about death. When André, a brilliant idiot, learns he's dying from a disease he could have detected with a colonoscopy, he decides to document his final journey. As an iconoclastic ad man, he had defied convention throughout his life. True to form, André approaches mortality with his trademark humor and curiosity, determined to learn how to die both happily and ridiculously.
In a unique collaboration with director Tony Benna, André's stories and musings are brought to life with imaginative stop-motion animation, capturing his unique approach to life's challenges and joys. ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT is a celebration of resilience, inappropriate humor, and the beauty of fully embracing the human experience - even at its end. [Dogwoof]

Starring: André Ricciardi
Director: Tony Benna
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Watch Trailer

"An intimate, offbeat portrait."

— Guy Lodge, Variety

"Unexpectedly funny and poignant."

— Ryan Gajewski , The Hollywood Reporter

"A richly imagined, deeply affecting, often hilarious journey."

— Mel Valentin, Screen Anarchy

"This winning non-fiction portrait proves equally adept at eliciting laughs and tears."

— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

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

— Odie Henderson, Boston Globe

"The award-winning documentary sneaks up on you and might even change how you live in the present moment."

— Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News

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

— Thelma Adams, AARP Movies for Grownups

"One of the saddest, boldest documentaries…It’s also one of the funniest and most mundane — which is what makes it even more powerful."

— Taylor Gates, Collider

"A deeply moving and unforgettable documentary. Equally heart-breaking and inspiring, this is a beautiful study of the power of love, friendship, and the beauty of life. It may be the most important film you'll ever see."

— Nathan McVay, HeyUGuys

"Besides the great sense of humour, the doc also boasts a whipsmart editing job that perfectly balances the complex tones. Benna ensures that the contrasting emotions complement each other beautifully."

— Pat Mullen, POV Magazine