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Idle Hands

1999·Movie·R·92 min·6.2(747)

The touching story of a boy and his right hand.

Anton is a cheerful but exceedingly non-ambitious 17-year-old stoner who lives to stay buzzed, watch TV, and moon over Molly, the beautiful girl who lives next door. However, it turns out that the old cliché about idle hands being the devil's playground has a kernel of truth after all.

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About Idle Hands

Idle Hands is a 1999 English-language comedy, horror and fantasy film directed by Rodman Flender. The cast is led by Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Henson. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Pluto TV.

Idle Hands was produced by Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, Team Todd, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 30, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Rodman Flender
Writers
Terri Hughes, Ron Milbauer
Release date
April 30, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, Team Todd, Columbia Pictures
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Idle Hands cast & crew

Idle Hands was directed by Rodman Flender and written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer.

The cast features Devon Sawa as Anton, Seth Green as Mick, Elden Henson as Pnub, Jessica Alba as Molly, Vivica A. Fox as Debi, and Jack Noseworthy as Randy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Graeme Revell, cinematography is by Christopher Baffa, and it was produced by Suzanne Todd and Andrew Licht.

Is Idle Hands worth watching?

Idle Hands holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 747 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, horror, and fantasy, Idle Hands is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Idle Hands

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Cast of Idle Hands

Devon Sawa

Devon Sawa

Anton

Seth Green

Seth Green

Mick

Elden Henson

Elden Henson

Pnub

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Molly

Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox

Debi

Jack Noseworthy

Jack Noseworthy

Randy

Christopher Hart

Christopher Hart

The Hand

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Katie Wright

Tanya

Sean Whalen

Sean Whalen

McMacy

Nicholas Sadler

Nicholas Sadler

Ruck

Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Dad

Connie Ray

Connie Ray

Mom

Idle Hands — FAQs

Where can I watch Idle Hands in United States?

Idle Hands is streaming on YouTube TV, Pluto TV in United States.

Is Idle Hands on YouTube TV?

Yes — Idle Hands is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Idle Hands in?

Idle Hands is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Idle Hands?

Idle Hands runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).

What is Idle Hands rated?

Idle Hands is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 747 ratings.

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