8 Minutes Idle (2012)
Movie 1h 26m ★ 4.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Released in 2012, 8 Minutes Idle is a comedy movie. It is directed by Mark Simon Hewis. The cast includes Tom Hughes, Ophelia Lovibond and Antonia Thomas. The running time is 1h 26m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.9 out of 10.
58Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
Based upon Matt Thorne's award-winning novel about life in a call centre, "Eight Minutes Idle" is a warped urban comedy about what it really means to put your life 'on hold'! Dan Thomas has always taken the path of least resistance - in his work life, home life and love life! But when Dan finds himself kicked out of the family home, he's faced with no option but to secretly move into the call centre where he works. Suddenly, everything that he's previously taken for granted - a well-stocked fridge, clean clothes, his friends, his self respect, even his beloved cat - are either disappearing or conspiring against him. As Dan's work/life balance spirals dangerously out of control, he's forced to break out of old habits and to dare to do something he has never had to do before - really care about someone other than himself. Written by Sarah Cox
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Cast & crew
- Mark Simon HewisDirector
- Tom Hughesas Dan
- Ophelia Lovibondas Teri
- Antonia Thomasas Adrienne
- Paul Kayeas Steve
- Luke Newberryas Jonno
- Divian Ladwaas Dev
- Pippa Haywoodas Kathy
- Montserrat Lombardas Alice
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Questions about 8 Minutes Idle
- What genre is 8 Minutes Idle?
- 8 Minutes Idle is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in 8 Minutes Idle?
- Tom Hughes, Ophelia Lovibond, Antonia Thomas, Paul Kaye, Luke Newberry appear in the main cast.
- Who directed 8 Minutes Idle?
- Mark Simon Hewis directed 8 Minutes Idle.
- How long is 8 Minutes Idle?
- 8 Minutes Idle runs for 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- Is 8 Minutes Idle worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 4.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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