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Premium Rush

2012Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

Crime
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic666.8Rotten Tomatoes75%60%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic666.8Rotten Tomatoes75%60%

Summary

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for romance, tears or scares.

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Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
David Koepp
Written by
David Koepp, John Kamps
Produced by
Gavin Polone
Music by
David Sardy

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 2012 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
August 24, 2012
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$31 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Bullying a Dragon, Betty and Veronica Switch, Title Drop +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Premium Rush?"

Questions about Premium Rush

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Premium Rush?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Premium Rush from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 15 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Premium Rush worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Premium Rush okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Premium Rush?

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 Premium Rush a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$31 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.

What tropes does Premium Rush use?

Bullying a DragonBetty and Veronica SwitchTitle DropMood WhiplashMacGuffinMagic CountdownChain PainBavarian Fire DrillAction SurvivorIce-Cream KoanBrick JokeButt-Monkeyand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Bullying a Dragon, Betty and Veronica Switch, and Title Drop.