Free Hugs
Synopsis
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 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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Video Series: Free Hugs, Directed by Olivia Wilde - Olivia Wilde - Glamour Reed Moments
Type: Clip • Published 2012-11-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2011
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivia Wilde
- Original Score
- Nicole Simone
- Original Title
- Free Hugs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde
Nicole Simone
Tobias Datum
Tiffany Burchard
Department Leadership Roster
Tiffany Burchard
Editor
Olivia Wilde
Director
Olivia Wilde
Writer
Tobias Datum
Director of Photography
Nicole Simone
Original Music Composer
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What is Free Hugs about?
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 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.
Who directed Free Hugs?
Free Hugs was directed by Olivia Wilde.
Who stars in Free Hugs?
The principal cast of Free Hugs includes Jaclyn Jonet, Sarah Burns, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Aziz Ansari, Bryn Mooser.
When was Free Hugs released and how long is it?
Free Hugs was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Free Hugs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free Hugs was composed by Nicole Simone.