Chop Shop
2008, English. Directed by Ramin Bahrani.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Chop Shop
Chop Shop isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ramin BahraniDirector
- Alejandro PolancoAle
- Isamar GonzalesIsamar
- Ahmad RazviAhmad
- Carlos ZapataCarlos
- Rob SowulskiRob
- Anthony FeltonCarlos's Uncle
- Evelisse 'Lilah' OrtizEvelisse 'Lilah' Ortiz
- Michael 'Gringo' NietoConstruction Foreman
- Carlos AyalaCarlos the Pigeon Worker
- Laura PatalanoLaura
- Nick JasprizzaThe 'John'
Details
- Released
- 27 February 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ramin Bahrani, Bahareh Azimi
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Chop Shop: quick answers
Is Chop Shop worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chop Shop?
Chop Shop runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Chop Shop have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chop Shop. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chop Shop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Chop Shop yet.
Which OTT platform is Chop Shop on?
Chop Shop isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chop Shop?
If you liked Chop Shop, try Eleanor the Great, Anne of Green Gables, Evelyn.
Who directed Chop Shop?
Chop Shop (2008) was directed by Ramin Bahrani and stars Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Ahmad Razvi.