8 Minutes Idle(2012)
You can't put life on hold
8 Minutes Idle 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
8 Minutes Idle (2012) is a comedy film directed by Mark Simon Hewis, released on March 29, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Tom Hughes, Ophelia Lovibond, Montserrat Lombard and Antonia Thomas. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Simon Hewis
- Writers:
- Nicholas Blincoe, Matt Thorne
- Producers:
- Sarah Cox
- Cinematographer:
- Sarah Bartles-Smith
- Composer:
- Michael Smith
- Production:
- BBC Film, Arthur Cox
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Status:
- Released
8 Minutes Idle (2012) Trailer
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8 Minutes Idle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hughes
as Dan
Ophelia Lovibond
as Teri
Montserrat Lombard
as Alice
Antonia Thomas
as Adrienne
Jack Ashton
as Ian
Divian Ladwa
as Dev
Paul Kaye
as Steve
Pippa Haywood
as Kathy
Luke Newberry
as Jonno
Robert Wilfort
as Bryan
Nick Blakeley
as Caller on Hold
- Sarah Buckland
Sarah Buckland
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Mark Simon Hewis, written by Nicholas Blincoe and Matt Thorne, produced by Sarah Cox.
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8 Minutes Idle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 21 ratings.
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8 Minutes Idle – Frequently Asked Questions
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8 Minutes Idle (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 8 Minutes Idle?
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The main cast of 8 Minutes Idle (2012) includes Tom Hughes, Ophelia Lovibond, Montserrat Lombard, Antonia Thomas and Jack Ashton. The film was directed by Mark Simon Hewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8 Minutes Idle released?
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8 Minutes Idle was released on March 29, 2012 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is 8 Minutes Idle worth watching?
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8 Minutes Idle (2012) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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