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title: "Small Engine Repair"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/small-engine-repair-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 665896
imdb_id: "tt9789042"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 112
content_rating: "R"
---

# Small Engine Repair (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/small-engine-repair-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Small Engine Repair" (2021).
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Title: Small Engine Repair.
Year: 2021.
Release Date: 09/10/2021 (US).
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, American independent black comedy crime drama.
Runtime: 1h 42m.
Rating: R.
Writer/Director: John Pollono.
Basis: Based on his own 2011 play of the same name.
Cast: Jon Bernthal, Shea Whigham, Jordana Spiro, John Pollono.
Plot:
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.
Three lifelong friends get involved in a revenge plot for an incident that occurred with one of their daughters.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Pollono
- **Networks / Studios**: Whitewater Films, Tapestry Films, Vertical

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jon Bernthal** as *Terrance Swaino*
- **Shea Whigham** as *Patrick 'Packie' Hanrahan*
- **Jordana Spiro** as *Karen Delgado*
- **John Pollono** as *Frank Romanowski*
- **Ciara Bravo** as *Crystal Romanowski*
- **Spencer House** as *Chad Walker*
- **Jennifer Pollono** as *Dottie*
- **Joshua Bitton** as *Lawrence Swaino*
- **Michael Redfield** as *Tommy Hanrahan*
- **Josh Helman** as *Anthony Romanowski*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Small Engine Repair online?
Small Engine Repair is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Small Engine Repair worth watching?
Small Engine Repair holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 112 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Small Engine Repair and when was it released?
Small Engine Repair is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Small Engine Repair?
Small Engine Repair was directed by John Pollono.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Small Engine Repair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/665896)
- [Small Engine Repair (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Engine_Repair_(film))
- [Small Engine Repair (2021)](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Small Engine Repair (2021) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/665896-small-engine-repair/cast)
- [Small Engine Repair (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9789042/)
- [Small Engine Repair – Whitewater Films](https://whitewaterfilms.com/small-engine-repair-2/)

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