Shifting Gears
“We Bought A Zoo meets Days of Thunder on a dirt track!”
Synopsis
Tom, an over-worked husband and father, abandons his dead-end job to follow his dream of owning his own business. The only problem: he invested everything in a mechanic shop that has a lien in favor of his arch enemy and must now enter a dirt track race to win the prize money and save his family from ruin.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shifting Gears - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-26
Top Cast
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C. Thomas Howell
Jenkins
Brooke Langton
Carol Williamson
John Ratzenberger
Conrad Baines
M.C. Gainey
D. H. - Dirty Harry Hawkins
M. Emmet Walsh
Hank
Adam Hicks
Jeremy Williamson
R. Keith Harris
Tom Williamson
Cole Bernstein
Charlie
Michael Abbott Jr.
Carl Highburn
Robert Crayton
Derwyn
Drew Matthews
Clem Williamson
Tate Clemons
Stephy Williamson
James Alcorn
Gas-station Cheer-wine Spectator / Dirt Track Spectator
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Winn
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Keith Harris
- Original Score
- Chris Heckman
- Original Title
- Shifting Gears
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Alderman Company, Magnified Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Winn
R. Keith Harris
Chris Heckman
James Suttles
Eric Strand
R. Keith Harris, Rob Johnston, Lauren Vilchik, Matthew R. Zboyovski
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Winn
Director
R. Keith Harris
Writer
R. Keith Harris
Producer
Matthew R. Zboyovski
Producer
Chris Heckman
Original Music Composer
James Suttles
Director of Photography
Eric Strand
Editor
Nathan Krochmal
Production Design
Amber Givens
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shifting Gears
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shifting Gears about?
Tom, an over-worked husband and father, abandons his dead-end job to follow his dream of owning his own business. The only problem: he invested everything in a mechanic shop that has a lien in favor of his arch enemy and must now enter a dirt track race to win the prize money and save his family from ruin.
Who directed Shifting Gears?
Shifting Gears was directed by Jason Winn.
Who stars in Shifting Gears?
The principal cast of Shifting Gears includes C. Thomas Howell, Brooke Langton, John Ratzenberger, M.C. Gainey, M. Emmet Walsh.
When was Shifting Gears released and how long is it?
Shifting Gears was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Shifting Gears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shifting Gears was composed by Chris Heckman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shifting Gears?
Shifting Gears holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).