10 Items or Less

"Sometimes in life you have to change lanes."

Feb 8 2007 R 1h 22m
Comedy, Drama

An actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of Los Angeles to do some field research. He subsequently becomes stranded, without a car or cell phone, and accepts a ride home with Scarlet, a cashier who is about to interview for a new job. The actor rediscovers the essence of his craft while helping Scarlet gain the confidence she needs to change her life.

Plot

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 with a preternatural ability to ring up items at the cash register. She hates her job, stuck at the 10 items or less lane. The actor chats her up, and when her shift ends, he asks for a ride. In the course of the afternoon, he helps her prepare for a job interview. She needs to have confidence, he needs to commit. Human contact, however brief, can change people.

Written by

Brad Silberling

Directed by

Brad Silberling

Cast

Morgan Freeman, Paz Vega, Jonah Hill

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mockingbird Pictures, Revelations Entertainment, Reveal Entertainment

Languages

English, Español

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Trailers
10 Items Or Less ? 2006 ? Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
16,623
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
NA