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Hot Rod

2007·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
IMDb6.7Metacritic437.4Rotten Tomatoes39%64%

Where to watch

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

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Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy10
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Smack destiny in the face.

For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Absurdist ComedyPhysical ComedyUnderdog StoryQuotable DialogueCult ClassicEccentric CharactersSlapstick HumorFeel-Good AnticsEarnest Satire

Crew

Directed by:
Akiva Schaffer, Alexandra La Roche, Rob Vouriot
Written by:
Pam Brady
Produced by:
Will Ferrell, Seth Meyers, Seth Meyers
Composed by:
Doc Kane, Marko Costanzo, Trevor Rabin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Hot Rod

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Where can I stream Hot Rod legally?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

Hot Rod is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hot Rod worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hot Rod rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Hot Rod?

1 h 28 min

Hot Rod runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hot Rod?

Critics41
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Hot Rod higher (68) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hot Rod a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$14 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What language is Hot Rod in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hot Rod?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hot Rod in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hot Rod use?

No-Holds-Barred BeatdownKick the DogMood WhiplashAngry DanceWriter Behind the TimesTeam Power WalkFanboyEvil Is PettyMotive RantAffectionate ParodyRecycled PremiseGirl Next Doorand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Hot Rod, including No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Kick the Dog, Mood Whiplash.