Idle Running (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1999, Idle Running is a comedy and drama film directed by Janez Burger, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Dizzy is a perennial student living in a small double room in a hostel. He never seems to study, but spends his time sleeping, watching TV, and drinking. Marko, a studious freshman from the country, is assigned to the other bed in the room, and he is soon joined by his young, very pregnant, girlfriend Ana. Meanwhile, Dizzy's girlfriend Marina is trying to get Dizzy to make a commitment, but he would prefer to continue his idle ways.
Who’s in it. Idle Running stars Jan Cvitkovič as Dizzy, Nataša Burger as Marina, Janez Rus as Freshman Marko and Mojca Fatur as Ana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Idle Running has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idle Running page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idle Running tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idle Running (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Idle Running change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Idle Running worth watching?
- Idle Running holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Idle Running?
- Idle Running stars Jan Cvitkovič, Nataša Burger, Janez Rus, Mojca Fatur and Polona Lovšin.
- When was Idle Running released?
- Idle Running was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.