The seemingly casual reunion of three old friends at an out-of-the-way repair shop masks a hidden agenda fueled by the arrival of a privileged young frat boy.

First announced in January 2019,[2] a film adaptation of the play Small Engine Repair was produced early that year.

The film was penned and directed by John Pollono and produced by Peter Abrams, Jon Bernthal, Rick Rosenthal, and Noah Rothman.

[5] Pollono and Bernthal reprise their roles from the original production and Shea Whigham and Spencer House portray Packie and Chad, respectively.

[citation needed] The adaptation was slated to premiere in March 2020 as part of the SXSW Festival's Narrative Spotlight.