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The Idle Ones
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The Idle Ones is a profile of contemporary affairs - somewhere on the edge of Europe - in a place where unemployment for some young people is fast becoming a way of life. Covering a period of 18 months, the film follows the activities of a group of young men in their 20s who have finished their schooling and stayed in their home village - they loaf about unemployed since they can´t find any work in the remote district. The main characters are more or less idle young fellows whose stories link together and make up the film. Tinged with humour, The Idle Ones is a story about frustrated but vital young people in a period of transition, waiting for something to happen. For some, the waiting is becoming their life.
Documentary Fiction HybridNorthern European MelancholyYouth Unemployment CrisisDeadpan HumorSocietal StagnationVignette NarrativeRealistic DialogueFrustrated VitalitySlow CinemaSocial Commentary
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Is The Idle Ones worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Idle Ones rated?
Strong languageDrug use
Content advisories: strong language and drug use.
How long is The Idle Ones?
1 h 18 min
The Idle Ones runs 1 h 18 min.
Will The Idle Ones make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and dark humor.
Is The Idle Ones plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Idle Ones?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is The Idle Ones good for date night?
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch
Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Will The Idle Ones scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching The Idle Ones?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
What language is The Idle Ones in?
Finnish
It was made in Finnish. Produced in Finland.