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Hot Rod

2007Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic437.4Rotten Tomatoes39%64%

An eccentric, cathartic comedy movie about family and growing up, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or romance.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Absurd Stunt Comedy
  • Andy Samberg Breakout Role
  • Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
  • Physical Slapstick
  • Heartwarming Underdog Story
  • Cringe Humor
  • Indie Cult Classic
  • Eccentric Character Study
  • Low-Stakes High-Energy

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Akiva Schaffer
Written by
Pam Brady
Produced by
Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Erin David
Music by
Trevor Rabin

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 3, 2007 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
August 3, 2007
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Kick the Dog, Mood Whiplash +9

  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Kick the Dog
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Angry Dance
  • Writer Behind the Times
  • Team Power Walk
  • Fanboy
  • Evil Is Petty
  • Motive Rant
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Recycled Premise
  • Girl Next Door

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hot Rod?"

Questions about Hot Rod

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hot Rod?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Hot Rod streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Hot Rod worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is Hot Rod okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Hot Rod make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Hot Rod?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Hot Rod a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Kick the Dog, and Mood Whiplash.