Idiot Box
“We're not gonna shoot anyone. We're just gonna have some fun.”
Synopsis
Mick and Kev – bored, unemployed and aimless in the western suburbs of Sydney – decide to rob a bank, more or less for the fun of it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ben Mendelsohn
Kev
Jeremy Sims
Mick
John Polson
Jonah
Graeme Blundell
Detective Eric
Deborah Kennedy
Detective Leanne
Robyn Loau
Lani
Amanda Muggleton
Mum
David Wenham
Bank Teller with a History
Susie Porter
Betty
Stephen Caesar
Scary TV Crim
Chris Noonan
Scary TV Crim
Mark Perry
Scary TV Crim
Lenny Rowe
Scary TV Crim
Emma Tom
TV Gangster Moll
Andrew S. Gilbert
Greg / Laughing Boy
Michelle St. Anne
Bank Clerk
Gino Balestra
Bank Teller
Paul Gleeson
Terry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Caesar
- Screenplay & Story
- David Caesar
- Original Title
- Idiot Box
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Caesar
David Caesar
Joseph Pickering
Mark Perry
Glenys Rowe
Department Leadership Roster
David Caesar
Director
Glenys Rowe
Producer
David Caesar
Writer
Joseph Pickering
Director of Photography
Kerith Holmes
Production Design
Mark Perry
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Idiot Box.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Idiot Box.
list0
Classic Movies Collection
Copy of TMDB public list 8294149 - Classic Movies Collection
Cult Classics
Every film on Wikipedia's List of cult films.
Heist Movies
CLASSIC MOVIES COLLECTION
Best Seller Movies Released in 1920 up to 1980
AU Harm Reduction Films
Australian films across the harm reduction lens: drugs, addiction, Indigenous sovereignty, mental health, refugees, sex work, prison, rural masculinity. Lived-experience and non-judgmental where possible.
Similar Titles to Idiot Box
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.7
6.6
5.7
7.4
5.0
5.1
6.3
6.1
8.2
6.5
6.7
4.8
4.4
3.9
6.6
5.1
7.2
7.0
More Like Idiot Box
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Idiot Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Idiot Box about?
Mick and Kev – bored, unemployed and aimless in the western suburbs of Sydney – decide to rob a bank, more or less for the fun of it.
Who directed Idiot Box?
Idiot Box was directed by David Caesar.
Who stars in Idiot Box?
The principal cast of Idiot Box includes Ben Mendelsohn, Jeremy Sims, John Polson, Graeme Blundell, Deborah Kennedy.
When was Idiot Box released and how long is it?
Idiot Box was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.