10 Items or Less (2006)

6.5R77 minDirector: Brad Silberling

2006 American film

10 Items or Less is a 2006 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Brad Silberling and starring Morgan Freeman and Paz Vega. Shot in fifteen days, 10 Items or Less made its release as a digital download – the first such release via the Internet – while it was still in theaters.

Through circumstance, two strangers—an actor preparing for an upcoming role and a cashier—drive around Los Angeles together, having a number of conversations about life and exploring the differences and similarities between their worlds.

ClickStar, founded by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, made the film available digitally on December 15, 2006, fourteen days after its theatrical debut. This event was highlighted by the American Film Institute in their AFI Awards 2006 "Moments of Significance".

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is 10 Items or Less about?
10 Items or Less (2006) — A well-known actor, who hasn't accepted a role in four years, is considering a project. The cousin of the director drives him to Archie's Ranch Market, in Carson, and drops him off to do a little research. He's fascinated by one of the checkers, Scarlet, a young woman from Spain
Is 10 Items or Less based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is 10 Items or Less scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.