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8 Minutes Idle

5.120121h 26mMovieComedy

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…

DirectorMark Simon Hewis
WritersNicholas Blincoe·Matt Thorne
ProducersSarah Cox·Chris Collins

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PlexPlex
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Cast · Directed by Mark Simon Hewis

THTom Hughes
Tom Hughes
Dan
OLOphelia Lovibond
Ophelia Lovibond
Teri
MLMontserrat Lombard
Montserrat Lombard
Alice
ATAntonia Thomas
Antonia Thomas
Adrienne
JAJack Ashton
Jack Ashton
Ian
DLDivian Ladwa
Divian Ladwa
Dev
PKPaul Kaye
Paul Kaye
Steve
PHPippa Haywood
Pippa Haywood
Kathy
LNLuke Newberry
Luke Newberry
Jonno
RWRobert Wilfort
Robert Wilfort
Bryan
NBNick Blakeley
Nick Blakeley
Caller on Hold
SB
Sarah Buckland
Nurse

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8 Minutes Idle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 8 Minutes Idle?

8 Minutes Idle is streaming on Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV and BFI Player. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 8 Minutes Idle on Netflix?

No, 8 Minutes Idle is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is 8 Minutes Idle on Amazon Prime Video?

8 Minutes Idle isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 8 Minutes Idle for free?

8 Minutes Idle is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.