
Free Lunch
“Mischief is on the Menu.”
Synopsis
Sam Gardner, a latchkey kid and strait laced honors student, along with his best buddies, Omar and Justin are the favorites in Mrs. Stackhouse's class. Sam's life is disrupted when the mysterious Sadie transfers to his school. She catches Sam's eye and convinces him to sneak into Mrs. Stackhouse's desk and steal lunch tickets so they can eat for free. As Sam and Sadie grow closer, it becomes clear that Sadie is more trouble than he bargained for as Sam struggles with his clashing identities of rule-breaker, wannabe detective and "good boy".
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristina Nava
- Screenplay & Story
- Forrest Hartl
- Original Title
- Free Lunch
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristina Nava
Forrest Hartl
Alex Linares
Department Leadership Roster
Cristina Nava
Director
Forrest Hartl
Writer
Alex Linares
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Free Lunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Lunch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Free Lunch about?
Sam Gardner, a latchkey kid and strait laced honors student, along with his best buddies, Omar and Justin are the favorites in Mrs. Stackhouse's class. Sam's life is disrupted when the mysterious Sadie transfers to his school. She catches Sam's eye and convinces him to sneak into Mrs. Stackhouse's desk and steal lunch tickets so they can eat for free. As Sam and Sadie grow closer, it becomes clear that Sadie is more trouble than he bargained for as Sam struggles with his clashing identities of rule-breaker, wannabe detective and "good boy".
Who directed Free Lunch?
Free Lunch was directed by Cristina Nava.
Who stars in Free Lunch?
The principal cast of Free Lunch includes Not specified.
When was Free Lunch released and how long is it?
Free Lunch was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
