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8 Minutes Idle

2012·Movie
1h 26min
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes38%26%

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8 Minutes Idle fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

You can't put life on hold

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
Call Center ComedyBritish HumorWorkplace SatireComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryCringe ComedyContemporary RealismCharacter-DrivenQuirky

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Simon Hewis
Written by:
Nicholas Blincoe, Matt Thorne
Produced by:
Nigel Thomas, Chris Collins, Sarah Cox
Composed by:
Jack Stew, Michael Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream 8 Minutes Idle legally?

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Is 8 Minutes Idle worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 8 Minutes Idle rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is 8 Minutes Idle?

1 h 26 min

8 Minutes Idle runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 8 Minutes Idle?

Critics38
Audiences40

Yes. Critics average 38 and audiences 40 out of 100, so both groups see 8 Minutes Idle much the same way.

What language is 8 Minutes Idle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch 8 Minutes Idle?

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