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Hot Pursuit

1987Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

Comedy
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic297.3Rotten Tomatoes–44%

A fast-paced, thrilling comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

She promised him ten days together in paradise. He never dreamed how far he'd have to go.

High school student Dan Bartlett misses the plane he was supposed to be on with his rich girlfriend and her family on the way to a Caribbean vacation during a school break. He flies there alone, and runs into a series of characters and misadventures as he tries to catch up.

Feels like

  • 80s Teen Comedy
  • Vacation Misadventures
  • Situational Humor
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Fast-Paced
  • Pop Culture References
  • Lighthearted
  • Nostalgic

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Steven Lisberger
Written by
Steven Lisberger, Steven W. Carabatsos
Produced by
Pierre David, Theodore R. Parvin
Music by
Joseph Conlan, Tom Scott, Steve Schaeffer

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Facts

May 8, 1987 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
May 8, 1987
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Uncool Undies, Running Gag, Big "WHY?!" +9

  • Uncool Undies
  • Running Gag
  • Big "WHY?!"
  • Dirty Cop
  • Berserk Button
  • By-the-Book Cop
  • The Napoleon
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Spotting the Thread
  • Ma'am Shock
  • You Don't Want to Know
  • Noodle Incident

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hot Pursuit?"

Questions about Hot Pursuit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hot Pursuit?

Hoopla

In the United States, Hot Pursuit is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Hot Pursuit worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Hot Pursuit okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Hot Pursuit make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hot Pursuit?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Hot Pursuit use?

Uncool UndiesRunning GagBig "WHY?!"Dirty CopBerserk ButtonBy-the-Book CopThe NapoleonChekhov's GunSpotting the ThreadMa'am ShockYou Don't Want to KnowNoodle Incidentand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Uncool Undies, Running Gag, and Big "WHY?!".