Chop Shop
2007 · Movie · 84 min · ★ 6.7 · 90% critics
A resourceful young boy lives and works in an auto-body shop inside a sprawling Queens junkyard, trying to scrape together a better future. Surrounded by hard-edged adults and daily hustle, he takes on growing responsibilities while looking out for his older sister and chasing a chance at stability.
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2008-02-27
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Critic score
- 90/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (81 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded, slice-of-life drama about survival and family in a tough city setting, similar to Goodbye Solo or Fresh; Not for you if you need a fast plot or clear resolution.
Pros: natural performances; gritty realism; strong sibling bond | Cons: thin plot; bleak tone; little closure
Themes
- new york city
- orphan
- street urchin
Cast & crew
- AP
Alejandro Polanco
as Ale
- IG
Isamar Gonzales
as Isamar
- AR
Ahmad Razvi
as Ahmad
- CZ
Carlos Zapata
as Carlos
- RS
Rob Sowulski
as Rob
- AF
Anthony Felton
as Carlos's Uncle
- EO
Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
as Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
- MN
Michael 'Gringo' Nieto
as Construction Foreman
- CA
Carlos Ayala
as Carlos the Pigeon Worker
Laura Patalano
as Laura
Directed by Ramin Bahrani