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Free Hugs

2011 · 24 min Comedy Drama
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Free Hugs captures the "rock bottom" moment of post-breakup wallowing, when friends lose their patience, and the pitiless world moves on without you. We follow the hilariously bitter Billie (Jaclyn Jonet) as she attempts to find catharsis through comfort food (and wine), sawing her belongings in half and attacking a particularly meaningful local monument. Ultimately Billie must slam into the harsh reality of heartbreak before she can understand that sometimes the purest form of love is a free hug from a stranger.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2011
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Olivia Wilde
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (4 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Free Hugs is an acquired taste at 4.8/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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