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Small Engine Repair

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.7K
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Small Engine Repair (2021)
Frank (John Pollono), Swaino (Jon Bernthal) and Packie (Shea Whigham) are lifelong friends who share a love of the Red Sox, rowdy bars and Frank's teenaged daughter Crystal (Ciara Bravo). But when Frank invites his pals to a whiskey-fueled evening and asks them to do a favor on behalf of the brash young woman they all adore, events spin wildly out of control. Based on Pollono's award-winning play, Small Engine Repair is a pitch-black comedic drama with a wicked twist, and a powerful exploration of brotherhood, class struggle and toxic masculinity.
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Three lifelong friends get involved in a revenge plot for an incident that occurred with one of their daughters.Three lifelong friends get involved in a revenge plot for an incident that occurred with one of their daughters.Three lifelong friends get involved in a revenge plot for an incident that occurred with one of their daughters.

  • Director
    • John Pollono
  • Writer
    • John Pollono
  • Stars
    • Jon Bernthal
    • Shea Whigham
    • Jordana Spiro
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
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    • Director
      • John Pollono
    • Writer
      • John Pollono
    • Stars
      • Jon Bernthal
      • Shea Whigham
      • Jordana Spiro
    • 64User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Terrence Swaino
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Patrick 'Packie' Hanrahan
    Jordana Spiro
    Jordana Spiro
    • Karen Delgado
    John Pollono
    John Pollono
    • Frank Romanowski
    Ciara Bravo
    Ciara Bravo
    • Crystal Romanowski
    Spencer House
    Spencer House
    • Chad Walker
    Jennifer Pollono
    Jennifer Pollono
    • Dottie
    Joshua Bitton
    Joshua Bitton
    • Lawrence Swaino
    Michael Redfield
    Michael Redfield
    • Tommy Hanrahan
    Josh Helman
    Josh Helman
    • Anthony Romanowski
    Ashlie Atkinson
    Ashlie Atkinson
    • Diane Swaino
    Shannon Esper
    Shannon Esper
    • Judy Swaino
    Jenna Lamia
    Jenna Lamia
    • Patty Swaino
    James Badge Dale
    James Badge Dale
    • Badge
    James Ransone
    James Ransone
    • PJ
    Sean Carrigan
    Sean Carrigan
    • Sean
    Ajna Jai
    Ajna Jai
    • Judy
    Ozzie Stewart
    Ozzie Stewart
    • Liquor Store Clerk
    • (as a different name)
    • Director
      • John Pollono
    • Writer
      • John Pollono
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    User reviews64

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    7jimdanton

    Such a beautiful hidden little gem

    Acting?? Phew you get taken to the school of acting with this little gem. Every one of the main characters top of the game acting. The ending is a little sour and maybe.... different than what one would expect that's the reason for me not giving it 8 stars. It's a must see in my book but like I said the ending is a little dissapointing and lacks imagination.
    8mrvarney1331

    NOT A Tale of Toxic Masculinity

    Read through some of the more negative reviews and a common interpretation emerges; a tale of toxic masculinity.

    This is really a story of childhood shared amongst three best friends who eventually grow up to help raise one the three's daughter through tough times.

    It's a tale of unwavering support by friends through the darkest days from childhood to adulthood. We all have those friends that would do anything for us and us for them, it's something boys cherish and men hold on to. It's a story of that.

    Watch this with an open mind, a sense of dark humor, and some humility; yes, it may offend you at times, but appreciate that some actions change lives forever and that some loyalties run thicker than blood shared but rather blood spilled.
    7jeff-2051

    Above Average Small Budget Film

    I don't understand the ultra-low or the ultra-high reviews. It's a very good script about family, violence, regret, redemption etc. Could it have been better? Yes. Maybe 20-minutes shorter with better editing, but for crying-out-loud, it's far above virtually everything on network television or comic book movies.
    7skykyiv

    Neither light nor darkness

    This film is full of mixed messages, morals, feelings. Really worth a watch for any seasoned movie aficionado.

    Unpredictable, changes pace constantly, male lead (who is also the director) is intense and nuanced. Pretty good and consistent acting all around. Technically good. Fusion of genres.

    6.5/10 from me. It's good. It's not bad.
    8saysjenn

    Worth Watching

    This movie has great actors and the chemistry between them strong. The story is heavy dialogue but it keeps the story on point. This one is a slow build that is worth watching. It really surprises me, which rarely happens with movies.

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      Based on John Pollono's play Small Engine Repair (2011).

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 2022 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ремонт малих двигунів
    • Filming locations
      • Yonkers, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Canopy Media Partners
      • Story Factory SER
      • Tapestry Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $110,995
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $72,479
      • Sep 12, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $110,995
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
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