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Rush Hour

1998·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic617.6Rotten Tomatoes62%79%

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A , crime movie: but never gory.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West.

When Hong Kong Inspector Lee is summoned to Los Angeles to investigate a kidnapping, the FBI doesn't want any outside help and assigns cocky LAPD Detective James Carter to distract Lee from the case. Not content to watch the action from the sidelines, Lee and Carter form an unlikely partnership and investigate the case themselves.
Buddy Cop Action ComedyJackie Chan Martial ArtsChris Tucker Rapid-Fire WitHigh-Energy Stunt SequencesCultural Clash HumorBlockbuster EntertainmentIconic 90s ChemistryLighthearted Crime ThrillerPhysical SlapstickPure Escapist Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Brett Ratner
Written by:
Jim Kouf, Ross LaManna
Produced by:
Arthur M. Sarkissian, Jonathan Glickman, Roger Birnbaum
Composed by:
Lalo Schifrin, Ira Hearshen

Sequels and Prequels

Rush Hour
Rush Hour (1998)
GoodWatch score 67
Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
GoodWatch score 59
Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 3 (2007)
GoodWatch score 46
Rush Hour 4
Rush Hour 4

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Questions about Rush Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rush Hour?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Rush Hour from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 76 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Rush Hour worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is Rush Hour 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 Rush Hour make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Rush Hour?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Rush Hour a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$245 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $33 million to make and earned $245 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.