The Mother of Invention(2009)
The Mother of Invention Synopsis
A mockumentary about an aspiring inventor who dreams of winning an annual young inventor award. The only problem is... he's never made an invention that works.
The Mother of Invention (2009) is a comedy film directed by Andrew Bowser, released on May 2, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Andrew Bowser, Jimmi Simpson, Kevin Corrigan and Dee Wallace. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Bowser
- Writers:
- Joseph M. Petrick
- Cinematographer:
- David Larkins
- Composer:
- Jim Hanft
- Production:
- One Small Instrument Pictures
- Budget:
- $60,000
- Status:
- Released
The Mother of Invention (2009) Trailer
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The Mother of Invention Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew Bowser
as Vincent Dooly
Jimmi Simpson
as Martin Wooderson
Kevin Corrigan
as Anton Pupkin
Dee Wallace
as Nancy Dooly
Mark Boone Junior
as Bill Dooly
Craig Anton
as James Gilmore
Ruby Wendell
as Jenny Balsam
Chris Hardwick
as Drake Wooderson
Dave Allen
as Dr. Henry Miller
- F. Jason Whitaker
F. Jason Whitaker
as Gunter Johansson
Bruce McKenzie
as Gordon Platt
- Chris Franjola
Chris Franjola
as Jerry Schwartz
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Bowser, written by Joseph M. Petrick.
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The Mother of Invention Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Mother of Invention – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mother of Invention online?
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The Mother of Invention (2009) is available to stream on fuboTV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mother of Invention?
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The main cast of The Mother of Invention (2009) includes Andrew Bowser, Jimmi Simpson, Kevin Corrigan, Dee Wallace and Mark Boone Junior. The film was directed by Andrew Bowser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mother of Invention released?
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The Mother of Invention was released on May 2, 2009 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Mother of Invention worth watching?
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The Mother of Invention (2009) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mother of Invention?
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Yes. The official The Mother of Invention trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.