Idle Hands 1999
“The touching story of a boy and his right hand.”
What is Idle Hands?
The film "Idle Hands" is a story about a 17-year-old boy. He is described as cheerful and non-ambitious, and his main activities include staying buzzed, watching TV, and admiring a girl who lives next door.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 30, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, Team Todd, Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,152,230
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The film "Idle Hands" is a story about a 17-year-old boy. He is described as cheerful and non-ambitious, and his main activities include staying buzzed, watching TV, and admiring a girl who lives next door. The girl in question is beautiful. The main character's lifestyle is contrasted with an old saying that suggests idle hands can be associated with the devil's playground.
Should you watch it?
“A lazy teen’s hand turns into a demonic troublemaker.”
- Combines comedy with horror elements
- Unique premise of a possessed hand
- 1990s teen slacker humor
- Tone is goofy rather than genuinely scary
- May not suit viewers seeking serious horror
Watch it if you enjoy goofy horror comedies with a teen slacker twist.
Features teen drug use and mild horror, appropriate for mature teen and adult audiences.
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What is the basic premise of Idle Hands?
It follows 17‑year‑old stoner Anton whose right hand becomes possessed, leading to chaotic comedy‑horror situations.
When was Idle Hands released?
The film was released in the United States on April 30, 1999.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
Idle Hands is classified as a comedy, horror, and fantasy film.
Who is the main character?
The story centers on Anton, a cheerful but unambitious 17‑year‑old stoner.
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