8 Minutes Idle

5.120121h 26mComedy

8 Minutes Idle (2012) is a comedy film directed by Mark Simon Hewis rated 5.1/10.

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

Released: 2012-03-29

Duration: 1h 26m

Genre: Comedy

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Mark Simon Hewis

Writer: Matt Thorne, Nicholas Blincoe

Cast: Tom Hughes, Ophelia Lovibond, Montserrat Lombard, Antonia Thomas, Jack Ashton, Divian Ladwa

Production: BBC Film, Arthur Cox