André Is an Idiot

André Is an Idiot is a 2025 American documentary film that explores the story of André Ricciardi, who considers himself an idiot for not getting a colonoscopy and gets a terminal cancer diagnosis. It was directed by Tony Benna.
The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and will be given a limited theatrical release on March 6, 2026, by Joint Venture.

Reception

Peter Howell of the Toronto Star considers the film one of his 10 favorite films from the Sundance Film Festival.

Accolades

It won the Audience Award and the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award in the US Documentary competition at the Sundance Film Festival.