The Freebie

The Freebie

A one night experiment in infidelity

Directed by Katie Aselton

201078 min5.0 / 10

A wry, intimate comedy-drama about a long-married couple experimenting with infidelity to reignite their connection, balancing affection with uncertainty about whether the cure might be worse than the disease.

Annie and Darren have been married for seven years, and they love each other as much as the day they were wed; they're affectionate, have fun together, and enjoy games such as crossword puzzle races. They would seem to have a perfect relationship, except for one thing -- they haven't had sex in ages, and seem to have lost all interest in making love with one another, no matter how they try to put each other in the mood. Hoping to put some adventure back into their lives, Annie and Darren come up with an unusual idea -- they each get one night in which they're free to find someone and have sex with them, scot-free. But is this going to help their relationship, or is it just going to turn a small problem into a big problem?

Questions people ask

  • Is The Freebie violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Freebie easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Freebie scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Freebie sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Freebie end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Freebie

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Freebie

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Freebie, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Freebie, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Freebie, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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