IDOL
“This isn't a story about greatness, this is a story about obsession.”
Synopsis
An ambitious teenage wrestler, who obsesses over an Olympic champion, sacrifices and destroys himself through the berating of his father in order to have a chance at being like his idol.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mason Lovell
Tyler Wells
Edward Furst
Jordan Carter
Richard Chimblo
Tyler's Father
Nylah Adalet
Sadie
Steve Ertl
Tyler's Coach
Charles Dumont
Doctor
Drew Joyce
Boy on bike
Yusuf Muhammad
Wrestling Opponent
Cooper Thomp
Wrestling Opponent
Robert Kendall
Wrestling Opponent
Jeff Dunn
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Mark Fritzler
Wrestling Match Referee
Mark McWilliams
Wrestling Match Referee
Brian Joyce
Wrestling Match Referee
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sawyer O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Sawyer O'Brien
- Original Title
- IDOL
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Budget
- $6K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sawyer O'Brien
Sawyer O'Brien
Sawyer O'Brien
Sawyer O'Brien
Ben Girdler, Michelle Girdler, Pat Coen, Amy Coen, Elizabeth Bean
Department Leadership Roster
Sawyer O'Brien
Director
Sawyer O'Brien
Director of Photography
Sawyer O'Brien
Editor
Sawyer O'Brien
Writer
Pat Coen
Producer
Amy Coen
Producer
Elizabeth Bean
Producer
Scott O'Brien
Producer
Ben Docksey
Producer
CJ Phillips
Producer
Kim O'Brien
Producer
Colten Tanner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for IDOL.
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Frequently Asked Questions About IDOL
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is IDOL about?
An ambitious teenage wrestler, who obsesses over an Olympic champion, sacrifices and destroys himself through the berating of his father in order to have a chance at being like his idol.
Who directed IDOL?
IDOL was directed by Sawyer O'Brien.
Who stars in IDOL?
The principal cast of IDOL includes Mason Lovell, Edward Furst, Richard Chimblo, Nylah Adalet, Steve Ertl.
When was IDOL released and how long is it?
IDOL was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for IDOL?
IDOL holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).