

Idle Hands
“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.
Where to watch Idle Hands in United States
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Where is Idle Hands streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Anime Times Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
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
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
Anton

Seth Green
Mick

Elden Henson
Pnub

Jessica Alba
Molly

Vivica A. Fox
Debi

Jack Noseworthy
Randy

Christopher Hart
The Hand
Katie Wright
Tanya

Sean Whalen
McMacy

Nicholas Sadler
Ruck

Fred Willard
Dad

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.











