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Rush Hour 2

2001Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic487.1Rotten Tomatoes50%74%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Story

Get ready for a second Rush!

It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action Comedy
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • Slapstick & Physical Gags
  • Global Travel Adventure
  • Fast-Paced Entertainment
  • Crowd-Pleasing Fun
  • Choreographed Fight Scenes
  • Lighthearted Thriller
  • Commercial Blockbuster

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Brett Ratner
Written by
Jeff Nathanson
Produced by
Jay Stern, Arthur M. Sarkissian, Roger Birnbaum
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

Everyone

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

Facts

August 3, 2001 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
August 3, 2001
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn, Chinese
Made in
United States, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$90 million
Box office
$347 million
Available in
101 countries

Tropes

Ax-Crazy, Improvised Zipline, Bad Guy Bar +9

  • Ax-Crazy
  • Improvised Zipline
  • Bad Guy Bar
  • Stab the Salad
  • Handy Remote Control
  • Naked People Trapped Outside
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Illegal Gambling Den
  • Naked People Are Funny
  • Designated Girl Fight
  • Taking You with Me
  • Deadly Delivery

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rush Hour 2?"

Questions about Rush Hour 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rush Hour 2?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Rush Hour 2 streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is Rush Hour 2 worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Rush Hour 2 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 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Rush Hour 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Rush Hour 2 a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$347 million

Yes: it cost about $90 million to make and earned $347 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.