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A24’s André Is an Idiot Opens in Limited Theatrical Release

The Sundance-winning documentary turns a personal reckoning into a blunt call for timely colonoscopies.

Overview

  • André Ricciardi’s self-authored film, completed posthumously by director Tony Benna, chronicles his Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis after delaying screening.
  • The documentary mixes candid humor with animation, puppetry, and music to make difficult medical realities more approachable.
  • The film debuted at Sundance 2025, winning the Audience Award and the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award in U.S. documentary competition.
  • Festival momentum continued with an Audience Favorite honor at Mill Valley, a Special Jury Prize at Hamptons, and a Best Documentary nomination at Stockholm, with critics reporting a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • A24 backs the release alongside Sandbox Films and Safehouse Pictures, with a hand-painted poster by Jaxon Northon that Ricciardi personally commissioned; tickets are available via the official website.