Chop Shop(2008)
Chop Shop Synopsis
Alejandro, a tough and ambitious Latino street orphan on the verge of adolescence, lives and works in an auto-body repair shop in a sprawling junkyard on the outskirts of Queens, New York. In this chaotic world of adults, young Alejandro struggles to make a better life for himself and his 16-year-old sister, Isamar.
Chop Shop (2008) is a drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani, released on February 27, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Ahmad Razvi and Carlos Zapata. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Ramin Bahrani
- Writers:
- Bahareh Azimi, Ramin Bahrani
- Producers:
- Lisa Muskat, Marc Turtletaub, Jeb Brody
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Simmonds
- Composer:
- M. Lo
- Production:
- Muskat Filmed Properties, Noruz Films, Big Beach
- Status:
- Released
Chop Shop (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chop Shop before you stream it.
Chop Shop Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Alejandro Polanco
Alejandro Polanco
as Ale
- Isamar Gonzales
Isamar Gonzales
as Isamar
- Ahmad Razvi
Ahmad Razvi
as Ahmad
- Carlos Zapata
Carlos Zapata
as Carlos
- Rob Sowulski
Rob Sowulski
as Rob
- Anthony Felton
Anthony Felton
as Carlos's Uncle
- Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
as Evelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
- Michael 'Gringo' Nieto
Michael 'Gringo' Nieto
as Construction Foreman
- Carlos Ayala
Carlos Ayala
as Carlos the Pigeon Worker
Laura Patalano
as Laura
- Nick Jasprizza
Nick Jasprizza
as The 'John'
Key crew
Directed by Ramin Bahrani, written by Bahareh Azimi and Ramin Bahrani, produced by Lisa Muskat, Marc Turtletaub and Jeb Brody.
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Chop Shop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 84 ratings.
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Chop Shop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chop Shop online?
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Chop Shop (2008) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chop Shop?
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The main cast of Chop Shop (2008) includes Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Ahmad Razvi, Carlos Zapata and Rob Sowulski. The film was directed by Ramin Bahrani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chop Shop released?
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Chop Shop was released on February 27, 2008 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Chop Shop worth watching?
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Chop Shop (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chop Shop?
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Yes. The official Chop Shop trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.