The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands
“A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story.”
Synopsis
A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story. "The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands" is a working class drama which focuses on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mixture of professional and first time actors.
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Idle Hands (2025) Official Trailer HD | AMEBA FILMS
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-06-28
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin O’Reilly
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin O’Reilly
- Original Title
- The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Ameba
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin O’Reilly
Colin O’Reilly
Colin O’Reilly
Department Leadership Roster
Colin O’Reilly
Director
Colin O’Reilly
Director of Photography
Colin O’Reilly
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands
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What is The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands about?
A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story. "The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands" is a working class drama which focuses on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mixture of professional and first time actors.
Who directed The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands?
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands was directed by Colin O’Reilly.
Who stars in The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands?
The principal cast of The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands includes Richard Rycroft, Ben Shockley, Mark Collier, Ryan Hill.
When was The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands released and how long is it?
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands?
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands had a reported production budget of $5K and grossed $5K at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands?
The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).