8.5 Hours_
""The film every office worker should see""
"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.
Starring
Rachel Lally
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
8.5 Hours was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
"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 con...
CAST (1)
RL
Rachel Lally
Rosemary
BOX OFFICE
$100K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Rating
5.8/10 (3 votes)
Budget
$100,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is 8.5 Hours?
8.5 Hours has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in 8.5 Hours?
The cast of 8.5 Hours includes Rachel Lally.
What is the rating of 8.5 Hours?
8.5 Hours has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
