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Shifting Gears

  • 20182018
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 42m
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4.9/10
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Shifting Gears (2018)
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  • Comedy
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An overworked dad, missing out on his kids growing, takes an opportunity to start a "family business" thinking it will draw his family closer together - That is just mistake number one.An overworked dad, missing out on his kids growing, takes an opportunity to start a "family business" thinking it will draw his family closer together - That is just mistake number one.An overworked dad, missing out on his kids growing, takes an opportunity to start a "family business" thinking it will draw his family closer together - That is just mistake number one.
IMDb RATING
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210
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  • Director
    • Jason Winn
  • Writer
    • R. Keith Harris
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Brooke Langton
    • John Ratzenberger
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jason Winn
  • Writer
    • R. Keith Harris
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Brooke Langton
    • John Ratzenberger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Shifting Gears
    Trailer 1:56
    Shifting Gears

    Photos21

    Shifting Gears (2018)
    M.C. Gainey and R. Keith Harris in Shifting Gears (2018)
    Adam Hicks, Robert Crayton, and Cole Bernstein in Shifting Gears (2018)
    M.C. Gainey and R. Keith Harris in Shifting Gears (2018)
    M. Emmet Walsh, R. Keith Harris, and Adam Hicks in Shifting Gears (2018)
    John Ratzenberger and R. Keith Harris in Shifting Gears (2018)
    R. Keith Harris, Adam Hicks, Brooke Langton, and Tate Clemons in Shifting Gears (2018)
    M.C. Gainey, Adam Hicks, and Kenneth Altman in Shifting Gears (2018)
    with John Ratzenberger
    Still from SHIFTING GEARS.
    Adam Hicks and Sterling Hurst in Shifting Gears (2018)
    Sterling Hurst as MacDaddy in SHIFTING GEARS.

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    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Jenkinsas Jenkins
    Brooke Langton
    Brooke Langton
    • Carol Williamsonas Carol Williamson
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Conrad Bainesas Conrad Baines
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Hankas Hank
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • D. H. - Dirty Harry Hawkinsas D. H. - Dirty Harry Hawkins
    Adam Hicks
    Adam Hicks
    • Jeremy Williamsonas Jeremy Williamson
    Robert Crayton
    Robert Crayton
    • Derwynas Derwyn
    Michael Abbott Jr.
    Michael Abbott Jr.
    • Carl Highburnas Carl Highburn
    Drew Matthews
    Drew Matthews
    • Clem Williamsonas Clem Williamson
    R. Keith Harris
    R. Keith Harris
    • Tom Williamsonas Tom Williamson
    Cole Bernstein
    Cole Bernstein
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Sterling Hurst
    Sterling Hurst
    • Mac Daddyas Mac Daddy
    Carol Parente
    Carol Parente
    • Auction Attendeeas Auction Attendee
    • (as Carol Bruckner)
    Michael Flannery
    Michael Flannery
    • J.P. Clarkas J.P. Clark
    Rebecca Brinkley
    • Student Driveras Student Driver
    Ryan Daniel Thompson
    Ryan Daniel Thompson
    • Dirt Track Patronas Dirt Track Patron
    Viktor Hernandez
    Viktor Hernandez
    • Cheerwine Delivery Manas Cheerwine Delivery Man
    Tate Clemons
    Tate Clemons
    • Stephy Williamsonas Stephy Williamson
    • Director
      • Jason Winn
    • Writer
      • R. Keith Harris
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Chris Kelly plays the voice of the race announcer. He is part of the morning show duo known as the Two Guys Named Chris or 2GNC on the radio station Rock 92 out of Greensboro North Carolina.
    • Goofs
      After connecting the "broken line of communication" on the engine of the Charger, Jeremy is able to successfully start the car. The sound of the engine turning over was that of a small block Chevy, not a Mopar starter of that vintage.
    • Crazy credits
      "No Animals, People, or race cars were hurt in the making of this movie... Well, a few race cars got dinged... but they were fine and racing the following week... except for the one we flipped - but we planned that. Oh yeah - and there was a splinter, and 2 cases of indigestion. But really, that's it."
    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Dead: Dead or Alive Or (2018)

    User reviews4

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Funny, heartwarming
    "Shifting Gears" is a fun, family-friendly, and touching film. Terrific cast. Adam Hicks shined as the youngest Williamson, the sincere, loveable teenager whose relationship with his father Tom drives much of the story. R. Keith Harris's performance is enjoyable whether he is provoking tears or laughter. C. Thomas Howell offered timely comedic moments while John Ratzenberger was a convincing nemesis, quite the opposite of gentle, fun-loving Cliff. Emmet Walsh was perfect for the Cheerwine-soaked-snuff-spitting bench-sitting man of mystery, and Brooke Langton was just right for the role of Carol, Tom's wife, bringing wisdom and warmth, keeping us, and her husband, grounded. The car racing scenes were authentic, if a bit too sparse. The engine sounds could have been amplified a bit more. Occasionally, serious material was treated with a bit of comedic effect that came across as out of place, as with the "Eat My Dust," "Kiss My Grits" verbal father-son sparing, a critical moment in their relationship that called for something a bit less silly-sounding. All in all, though, an enjoyable, feel good movie for everyone.
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    • Mar 26, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Elkin, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alderman Company
      • Magnified Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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