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Rat Race

2001·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic527.3Rotten Tomatoes44%64%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

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Your score

Rat Race fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

563 miles. 9 people. $2 million. 1001 problems!

In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Slapstick ComedyEnsemble CastRoad TripMadcapComedic GreedSilly AnticsBroad HumorFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Jerry Zucker, John Hockridge, Mickey Gilbert
Written by:
Andy Breckman
Produced by:
Ty Warren, Barbara Harris, Jerry Zucker
Composed by:
John Powell, Christopher Flick, Richard Burton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rat Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rat Race legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

Rat Race is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rat Race worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rat Race rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Rat Race?

1 h 52 min

Rat Race runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rat Race?

Critics48
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Rat Race higher (67) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rat Race a box office hit?

Budget$48 million
Box office$85 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $48 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Rat Race in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rat Race?

24ADATAUBECACHCZDEESGBGGHUIEIN+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rat Race in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rat Race use?

Nice GuyCrazy Cat LadyThe Gambling AddictUnsettling Gender-RevealWould Hit a GirlCute and PsychoInvoluntary Charity DonationNightmare Fuel Station AttendantDisproportionate RetributionSoul-Sucking Retail JobWorld of HamPotty Emergencyand 144 more

TV Tropes lists 156 storytelling tropes for Rat Race, including Nice Guy, Crazy Cat Lady, The Gambling Addict.