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The Freebie

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Lovers (Dax Shepard, Katie Aselton) give themselves permission to have sex with other people for one night only.

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The Freebie

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Jennie Yabroff Newsweek Feb 8, 2018
Low concept, maybe, but still something to talk about at your next dinner party. Go to Full Review
Tirdad Derakhshani Philadelphia Inquirer Nov 11, 2010
2.5/4
A not too funny, not too sad, largely improvised dramedy about two nice people who both succumb to the seven-year-itch and live to regret it. Go to Full Review
Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Oct 28, 2010
3/4
Aselton gets a lot said in 78 minutes. I think the main thing she says is something never overtly spoken, that life is essentially a lonely experience - even when we're surrounded by activity, and even if we never shut up. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jul 14, 2022
In The Freebie, the lovers go from hypothetical to pathetic. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf BrianOrndorf.com Jan 11, 2011
B
Aselton proves herself to be a formidable filmmaker with a keen eye for shame, making the picture something of a surprise, especially with its sense of marital realism. Go to Full Review
Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald Dec 29, 2010
3/4
A sly examination of the fragility of love. Go to Full Review
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May 4, 2015 It's well acted, but it turns out to be just another film about a boring, straight, white, monogamous married couple. It presents a message that is no different than any other Hollywood film about a couple in a similar situation. It suggests that anything that deviates from a "normal" monogamous heterosexual relationship is wrong, and no matter how much trust you believe is rooted in your relationship, nothing will stop you from falling into a jealous rage with your partner. It simply not saying anything new or interesting. We've seen endless films explore relationships from this perspective. It would have been nice if Aselton was willing to bring something new to this area of discussion. See more Sep 28, 2013 It drowns under the weight of it's boring and slow story. Honesty is the best policy and when a couple can't be honest with each other then it's time to get out especially when it's as dull as this one. See more Aug 18, 2013 an honest but ultimately predictable movie about how fragile love can be. See more Feb 17, 2013 Blue Valentine covered the theme of a crumbling marriage much better. See more Feb 15, 2013 Cute movie with a moral tale See more Sep 16, 2012 Didn't see it, but find Dak so offensive, I know I'd hate it. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Lovers (Dax Shepard, Katie Aselton) give themselves permission to have sex with other people for one night only.
Director
Katie Aselton
Producer
Adele Romanski
Screenwriter
Katie Aselton
Distributor
Phase 4 Films
Production Co
Freebie
Rating
R (Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 17, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.3K
Runtime
1h 18m
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