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Children of Invention (2010): Ratings & Box Office

Children of Invention (2010) movie poster

Children of Invention is a 2010 drama directed by Tze Chun. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $11,183 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
worldwide gross
$11.2K
Metascore
67
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Children of Invention (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Tze Chun
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Children of Invention About?

The premise of Children of Invention without spoilers.

After losing her home and facing financial hardship, single mother Elaine Cheng leaves her children, Raymond and Tina, to fend for themselves. When Elaine disappears unexpectedly, resourceful Raymond must step up to protect his sister and create a plan to ensure her well-being and find a path back to a stable life. Their ingenuity and resilience become their greatest assets as they navigate this challenging situation.

Children of Invention Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • mother
  • children
  • young
  • immigrant
  • asian woman
  • chinese american
  • asian american
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Crew

The Director of Children of Invention

Directed by Tze Chun.

From the director

More from Tze Chun

More films directed by Tze Chun, best-rated first: Cold Comes the Night and Little America: The Grand Prize Expo Winners.

Full filmography
Ratings

Children of Invention Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Children of Invention 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Box office

Children of Invention Box Office

Children of Invention grossed $11,183 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.2K

US & Canada
$11.2K
Videos

Children of Invention Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Children of Invention.

Children of Invention - New Theatrical Trailer 2010
Cars

Cars in Children of Invention

21 cars on screen, including the 2004 Scion xB and the 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback.

All 21 cars
  • 2004 Scion xB in Children of Invention 2004 Scion xB Important role
  • 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback in Children of Invention 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate in Children of Invention 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Minor role
  • E-Z-Go Workhorse in Children of Invention E-Z-Go Workhorse Minor role

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FAQ

Children of Invention FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Children of Invention, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Children of Invention?

Children of Invention runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Children of Invention released?

Children of Invention was released on March 12, 2010.

Who directed Children of Invention?

Children of Invention was directed by Tze Chun.

More films by Tze Chun

How much did Children of Invention make at the box office?

Children of Invention grossed $11,183 worldwide.

How is Children of Invention rated?

Children of Invention has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Children of Invention have a post-credit scene?

No. Children of Invention has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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