Father of Invention(2010)
Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.
Father of Invention Synopsis
Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.
Father of Invention (2010) is a comedy and drama film directed by Trent Cooper, released on February 14, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle, Heather Graham and Virginia Madsen. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 183 ratings.
- Director:
- Trent Cooper
- Writers:
- Jonathan D. Krane, Trent Cooper
- Producers:
- Ken Barbet, Jason Sciavicco, Dana Brunetti
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Yedlin
- Production:
- Pangea Media Group, Kjam Media, Bridgegate FIlms, Horizon Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Father of Invention (2010) Trailer
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Father of Invention Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Spacey
as Robert Axle
Camilla Belle
as Claire Axle
Heather Graham
as Phoebe
Virginia Madsen
as Lorraine
John Stamos
as Steven Leslie
Johnny Knoxville
as Troy Coangelo
Michael Rosenbaum
as Eddie
Mary Cobb
as Sheila
- Christine Quinn
Christine Quinn
as Lisa
Anna Schafer
as Donna
Kristen Shaw
as Bank Teller
- Audra Marie
Audra Marie
as Business Man's Date
Key crew
Directed by Trent Cooper, written by Jonathan D. Krane and Trent Cooper, produced by Ken Barbet, Jason Sciavicco and Dana Brunetti.
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Father of Invention Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 183 ratings.
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Father of Invention – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father of Invention online?
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Father of Invention (2010) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, 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 Father of Invention?
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The main cast of Father of Invention (2010) includes Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle, Heather Graham, Virginia Madsen and John Stamos. The film was directed by Trent Cooper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father of Invention released?
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Father of Invention was released on February 14, 2010 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Father of Invention worth watching?
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Father of Invention (2010) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 183 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Father of Invention?
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Yes. The official Father of Invention trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.