Chop Shop (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Chop Shop is a 2008 film directed by Ramin Bahrani. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $222,776 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2009. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Ramin Bahrani
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Koch Lorber Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chop Shop About?
The premise of Chop Shop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the Iron Triangle, the film follows Alejandro as he strives for a better life for himself and his sister, Isamar. They work together in a food van, trying to balance daily life with their dreams. As they face the challenges of adulthood, their bond is tested, and they must make difficult decisions about their future and the pursuit of their aspirations.
Chop Shop Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- childhood poverty
- childhood ambition
- lost childhood
- street orphan
- child thief
- street life
- poverty
- auto repair shop
- body shop
- child labor
- child laborer
- street hustler
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- dominican american
- resilience
- daily struggle
- street child
- child lives alone
- loss of innocence
- orphan
- brother sister relationship
- chop shop
- new york city
- money hidden in a coffee can
- food truck
- children fighting
- cash
- stolen money
- stolen cell phone
- flip phone
- feeding pigeons
- poor child
- purse snatching
- painting a car
- money
- hiding money
- lie
- child
- sibling relationship
- lemon car
- vehicle title
- bill of sale
- drinking
- hangover
- paying for sex
- telephone
- fistfight
- bootleg dvd
- purse
- stolen purse
- boy sells candy
The Director of Chop Shop
Directed by Ramin Bahrani.
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Director Ramin Bahrani
More from Ramin Bahrani
More films directed by Ramin Bahrani, best-rated first: Goodbye Solo, 99 Homes, The White Tiger and Man Push Cart.
Chop Shop Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chop Shop 83 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 67% User score
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Chop Shop Plot Summary
What happens in Chop Shop from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alejandro “Ale” (Alejandro Polanco), a 12-year-old Latino orphan, navigates the vibrant yet harsh streets of Queens, New York City. The film begins with Ale waiting on the roadside alongside several men in search of work. When a pickup truck pulls up looking for two workers, Ale eagerly jumps into the back, despite being told he isn’t needed. The driver, realizing Ale’s determination, ultimately gives him some cash for breakfast before sending him on his way.
Full summary
The whole story of Chop Shop, scene by scene
Chop Shop Box Office
Chop Shop grossed $222,776 worldwide. $125,045 came from the US and Canada and $97,731 (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$222.8K
- US & Canada
- $125K
- International
- $97.7K
Chop Shop Awards & Nominations
Chop Shop earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2009.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2009 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Ramin Bahrani
Chop Shop Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chop Shop.
How Well Do You Know Chop Shop?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main character's full name?
Cars in Chop Shop
56 cars on screen, including the 1982 Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster and the International Harvester Metro Van.
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1982 Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Important role -
International Harvester Metro Van Important role -
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
1989 Chevrolet R-3500 Minor role
Chop Shop Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “צ'ופ שופ” and “拉丁男孩的天空”.
- Also known as
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- צ'ופ שופ
- 拉丁男孩的天空
- На запчасти
- 불법 카센터
- Na pełnym gazie
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Chop Shop FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Chop Shop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chop Shop?
Chop Shop runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Chop Shop released?
Chop Shop was released on February 27, 2008.
Who directed Chop Shop?
Chop Shop was directed by Ramin Bahrani.
More films by Ramin Bahrani How much did Chop Shop make at the box office?
Chop Shop grossed $222,776 worldwide ($125,045 domestic, $97,731 international).
How is Chop Shop rated?
Chop Shop has 83 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Chop Shop nominated for any awards?
Chop Shop received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Chop Shop have a post-credit scene?
No. Chop Shop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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