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Father of Invention

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
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5.7/10
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Kevin Spacey in Father of Invention (2010)
Robert Axel, an eccentric inventor who through wealth and fame, finds unexpected misfortune and after many hardships is ready to redeem his name and rebuild his billion dollar empire.
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After 8 years in prison, inventor Robert Axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial.After 8 years in prison, inventor Robert Axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial.After 8 years in prison, inventor Robert Axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial.
IMDb RATING
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8.7K
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POPULARITY
26,701
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    • Director
      • Trent Cooper
    • Writers
      • Jonathan D. Krane
      • Trent Cooper
    • Stars
      • Kevin Spacey
      • Camilla Belle
      • Heather Graham
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    • Director
      • Trent Cooper
    • Writers
      • Jonathan D. Krane
      • Trent Cooper
    • Stars
      • Kevin Spacey
      • Camilla Belle
      • Heather Graham
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    • 35User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore

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    Kevin Spacey and Heather Graham in Father of Invention (2010)
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    Camilla Belle in Father of Invention (2010)
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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Robert Axle
    Camilla Belle
    Camilla Belle
    • Claire Axle
    Heather Graham
    Heather Graham
    • Phoebe
    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Troy Coangelo
    Anna Schafer
    Anna Schafer
    • Donna
    • (as Anna Anissimova)
    John Stamos
    John Stamos
    • Steven Leslie
    Red West
    Red West
    • Sam Bergman
    Michael Rosenbaum
    Michael Rosenbaum
    • Eddie the Ex
    Danny Comden
    Danny Comden
    • Matt James
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Parole Officer
    Craig Robinson
    Craig Robinson
    • Jerry King
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Lorraine
    Marc Macaulay
    Marc Macaulay
    • General Store Clerk
    Morgan Saylor
    Morgan Saylor
    • Young Claire (12)
    Karen Kaia Livers
    Karen Kaia Livers
    • Maria
    • (as Karen Livers)
    Zacharias Foppe
    • Customer at Familymary
    George Cooper
    • Handball Kid
    Lara Grice
    Lara Grice
    • Mom at Park
    • Director
      • Trent Cooper
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      • Jonathan D. Krane
      • Trent Cooper
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    • Trivia
      Christine Quinn's debut.
    • Quotes

      Troy Coangelo: [sounding unintelligible] You're fired!

      Robert Axle: I'm fried?

      Troy Coangelo: You're fired!

    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Go Away
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    An enjoyable movie that is very funny. The movie succeeds mostly because of the actors, who are all good. I say B.
    "Haven't you ruined enough peoples lives?" Robert Axel (Spacey) is the world's greatest "fabricator". Combining two ideas into one new one makes him millions. When one idea, the "ab-clicker" (an ab machine/TV remote) breaks peoples fingers he is found liable and is sent to prison. After serving 8 years he is released and moves in with his daughter and two roommates. Kevin Spacey has started to make a living playing offbeat, somewhat eccentric characters that have to build themselves back up. While this performance is not quite as good as "Casino Jack" it is still very good, and the movie is too. A very funny and enjoyable movie to watch. While not very original it is still very entertaining and Spacey's interaction with the other characters is what makes the movie. The supporting cast which includes Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville and Craig Robinson are great and while the movie is a rehash of many other movies the acting and dialog make this well worth watching. Overall, a very entertaining movie that is only that way because of the cast. I give it a B.

    Would I watch again? - I don't know if I would.

    *Also try - Casino Jack & Extract
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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2011 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Daddy's Home
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Horizon Entertainment
      • Pangea Media Group
      • K. JAM Media
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $97,778
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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