8.5 Hours
“"The film every office worker should see"”
Synopsis
"8.5 Hours" is a drama about one extraordinary day in the lives of four Dublin office workers during the final months of Ireland's Celtic Tiger years. A controversial mix of intense drama and some very black comedy, it depicts the personal lives of four workers in a small software company spiralling out of control throughout the course of one working day from 9.00 to 5.30, the 8.5 hours of the title. Sexually charged and constantly surprising, the story relentlessly twists and turns and builds to a series of haunting and unforgettable resolutions.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rachel Lally
Rosemary
Lynette Callaghan
Rachel
Jonathan Byrne
Tony
Deborah Wiseman
Barbara
Brendan McCormack
David
Tom O'Sullivan
Martin
Geraldine Plunkett
Maggie
Gary Egan
Estate Agent
Fred Ledoux
Simon (as Frederic Ledoux)
Ceire O'Donoghue
Claire(as Ceire O' Donoghue)
Neil O'Shea
Hotel Manager
Martha Van Der Bly
Lori
Adam Goodwin
Niall
Maeve McGowan
Ruth
Clodagh Reid
Lisa
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Lally
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Lally
- Original Title
- 8.5 Hours
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $100K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Lally
Brian Lally
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Lally
Director
Brian Lally
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8.5 Hours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 8.5 Hours about?
"8.5 Hours" is a drama about one extraordinary day in the lives of four Dublin office workers during the final months of Ireland's Celtic Tiger years. A controversial mix of intense drama and some very black comedy, it depicts the personal lives of four workers in a small software company spiralling out of control throughout the course of one working day from 9.00 to 5.30, the 8.5 hours of the title. Sexually charged and constantly surprising, the story relentlessly twists and turns and builds to a series of haunting and unforgettable resolutions.
Who directed 8.5 Hours?
8.5 Hours was directed by Brian Lally.
Who stars in 8.5 Hours?
The principal cast of 8.5 Hours includes Rachel Lally, Lynette Callaghan, Jonathan Byrne, Deborah Wiseman, Brendan McCormack.
When was 8.5 Hours released and how long is it?
8.5 Hours was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.