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The Idol

20021h 50mSamantha Lang

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An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.

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What is The Idol (2002) about?

An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.

Who stars in The Idol?

The Idol stars James Hong (Zao), Leelee Sobieski (Sara Silver), Jean-Paul Roussillon (Roger Castellac), Jalil Lespert (Philippe), Marie Loboda (Caroline). The film was directed by Samantha Lang.

How long is The Idol?

The Idol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002.

Where can I watch The Idol?

Streaming availability for The Idol changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.