Chop Shop (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Chop Shop is a drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Chop Shop stars Alejandro Polanco as Ale, Isamar Gonzales as Isamar, Ahmad Razvi as Ahmad and Carlos Zapata as Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Chop Shop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chop Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chop Shop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chop Shop (2008)?
- In US, Chop Shop is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chop Shop worth watching?
- Chop Shop holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chop Shop?
- Chop Shop stars Alejandro Polanco, Isamar Gonzales, Ahmad Razvi, Carlos Zapata and Rob Sowulski.
- When was Chop Shop released?
- Chop Shop was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.