8 Minutes Idle
(2012) You can't put life on hold | Released
Ratings
5.1
5.4
38%
Financials
Revenue: $0
Budget: $400,000
Profit: - $-400,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: You can't put life on hold
Status: Released
Average Rating: 5
Release Date: Mar 29, 2012
Rating: 2012-03-29
Run Time: 1h 26m
Original Language: English
Website: Link
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Production Companies: BBC Film , Arthur Cox
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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
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Writer |
Matt Thorne
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| Screenplay |
Nicholas Blincoe
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| Production | Producer |
Sarah Cox
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| Directing | Director |
Mark Simon Hewis
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