Idle Thoughts (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2018, Idle Thoughts is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Andrew Willig, running about 100 minutes. “Fake it 'til you make it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a demanding lover inspires her to write, an idle woman must fake the relationship in order to complete her new book.
Who’s in it. Idle Thoughts stars Ava Frye as Patsy, Gillian Barber as Loretta, Kimi Alexander as Elisa and Michelle Brezinski as Angela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Idle Thoughts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idle Thoughts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idle Thoughts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idle Thoughts (2018)?
- In US, Idle Thoughts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Idle Thoughts worth watching?
- Idle Thoughts holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Idle Thoughts?
- Idle Thoughts stars Ava Frye, Gillian Barber, Kimi Alexander, Michelle Brezinski and Peter Graham-Gaudreau.
- When was Idle Thoughts released?
- Idle Thoughts was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.