Details
In the movie Cashback (2006), art student Ben Willis experiences chronic insomnia after being heartbroken by his ex-girlfriend Suzy. To fill the sleepless nights, Ben takes up a job at a local supermarket, working the late-night shift. There, he encounters a diverse group of co-workers who have their own unique ways of coping with the monotony of their eight-hour shifts.
Ben's coping mechanism involves imagining that he can freeze time, allowing him to appreciate the artistic beauty and details of the world around him, especially the attractive and enigmatic checkout girl, Sharon. He becomes infatuated with her and believes she may hold the key to solving his insomnia.
As Ben spends more time with his co-workers, he learns about their unconventional methods of dealing with boredom. Despite facing personal challenges of their own, they find solace in their own forms of art and self-expression, which ultimately leads to personal growth and healing.
Cashback is a visually stunning film that explores themes of love, loneliness, and the power of art to transform mundane moments into something extraordinary. With its captivating characters and unique storytelling style, the movie takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of personal happiness.
Get ready to be captivated by Cashback and join Ben Willis as he navigates his insomnia, discovers the beauty in the ordinary, and possibly finds love and solace in unexpected places.
Also Known As:
CashbackRelease Date:
09 May 2008Writers:
Sean EllisAwards:
3 wins.
People also search for
Sometimes I Think About Dying
2023
Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh, which leads to dating and more. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romantic
Stars: Daisy Ridley, Dave Merheje, Parvesh Cheena
6.6 IMDB Rating 1,557 Views
The Gold Rush
1925
A prospector goes to the Klondike during the 1890s gold rush in hopes of making his fortune, and is smitten with a girl he sees in a dance hall.
Category: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romantic, Romantic, Western
Stars: Charles Chaplin, Mack Swain, Tom Murray
8.1 IMDB Rating 200 Views
Table 19
2017
Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the wedding anyway, only to find herself seated with five fellow unwanted guests at the dreaded Table 19.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romantic
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Robinson
5.8 IMDB Rating 7,991 Views
The Invite
2026
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romantic, Romantic
Stars: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz
7.9 IMDB Rating 957 Views
Infinitely Polar Bear
2014
A father struggling with bipolar disorder tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romantic, Romantic
Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky
6.9 IMDB Rating 304 Views
Wild Sing
2026
Former members of Triangle, a celebrated mixed-gender K-pop group whose career imploded 20 years ago following a scandal, are now clawing their way back to the stage.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romantic, Romantic
Stars: Gang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, Park Ji-hyun
6.2 IMDB Rating 433 Views
Baghead
2008
Four "actors" go to a cabin in the woods for the weekend to write a movie script. They talk about a relationship movie or a paper bag over the head movie. It starts with an anonymous baghead and slowly escalates.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romantic
Stars: Ross Partridge, Steve Zissis, Greta Gerwig
6.0 IMDB Rating 1,747 Views
Chasers
1994
A hapless Navy sailor is assigned SP duty. The catch: he must escort a beautiful female prisoner on her way to prison for going UA. She in turn will try anything to escape.
Category: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romantic, Romantic
Stars: Tom Berenger, Erika Eleniak, William McNamara
5.2 IMDB Rating 627 Views
Sing Geetham
2026
In an isolated village, young Prathap seeks opportunity but enters a world of deception. Drawn into uncontrollable forces, he's caught between progress and preservation, testing his beliefs and purpose.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Romantic, Romantic
Stars: Ahilya Bamroo, Shalini Kondepudi, Agu Stanley Chiedozie
6.5 IMDB Rating 402 Views
Away With Words
2026
In this silent romantic comedy-drama, a reality-challenged title writer must navigate the perils and possibilities of two worlds: the one in his head, and the one in which he has a chance at real love.
Category: Comedy, Drama, Romantic, Romantic
Stars: Samuel Pothier,Jessica Still,Oliver Makins
461 Views
