A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story.
A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story. "The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands" is a working class drama which focuses on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mixture of professional and first time actors.
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands (2025) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Colin O’Reilly, released on October 13, 2025 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Richard Rycroft, Ben Shockley, Mark Collier and Ryan Hill. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
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Richard Rycroft
as Aimon
Ben Shockley
as Prison Chaplain
Mark Collier
as Prison Inmate
Ryan Hill
as Ryan
Directed by Colin O’Reilly, written by Colin O’Reilly.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
A social realist drama that examines themes of social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of the working class. The film presents a raw and nuanced portrayal of ambition, frustration, and survival, grounded in the everyday realities of marginalised communities. A potent commentary on the barriers faced by ordinary people in a society stacked against them. The characters’ arcs feel deeply human, reflecting…
Reviewed on January 7, 2026
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The main cast of The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands (2025) includes Richard Rycroft, Ben Shockley, Mark Collier and Ryan Hill. The film was directed by Colin O’Reilly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands was released on October 13, 2025 and runs for 59m.
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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