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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorAndrew Bowser, Joseph M. Petrick
WritersJoseph M. Petrick
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Mother of Invention
About The Mother of Invention
A mockumentary about an aspiring inventor who dreams of winning an annual young inventor award. The only problem is... he's never made an invention that works.
Directed by Andrew Bowser, Joseph M. Petrick, The Mother of Invention leans on a strong ensemble — Andrew Bowser, Jimmi Simpson, Kevin Corrigan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2009.
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