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Small Engine Repair

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2021 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Menace II Society or King of New York, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The seemingly casual reunion of three old friends at an out-of-the-way repair shop masks a hidden agenda fuelled by the arrival of a privileged young yuppie.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 49K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Pollono

  • Jon BernthalTerrance Swaino
  • Shea WhighamPatrick 'Packie' Hanrahan
  • Jordana SpiroKaren Delgado
  • John PollonoFrank Romanowski
  • Ciara BravoCrystal Romanowski
  • Spencer HouseChad Walker
  • Jennifer PollonoDottie
  • Joshua BittonLawrence Swaino
  • Michael RedfieldTommy Hanrahan
  • Josh HelmanAnthony Romanowski