Free Samples (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, Free Samples is a comedy film directed by Jay Gammill, running about 80 minutes. “Ever have one of those years?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Stanford law-school dropout named Jillian escapes to the anonymity of Los Angeles to figure out what she wants to do with her life, and on the day of her college boyfriend's birthday, she finds herself stuck running an ice cream truck fending off locals and oddball friends alike. This one day spent in a truck on the streets of Los Angeles will wake Jillian from her aimless daze and make her see that life doesn't stop just because you want it to.
Who’s in it. Free Samples stars Jess Weixler as Jillian, Jesse Eisenberg as Tex, Jason Ritter as Wally and Halley Feiffer as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Free Samples has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free Samples page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free Samples tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free Samples (2013)?
- In US, Free Samples is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free Samples worth watching?
- Free Samples holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free Samples?
- Free Samples stars Jess Weixler, Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Ritter, Halley Feiffer and Keir O'Donnell.
- When was Free Samples released?
- Free Samples was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.