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Rush Hour

1998·Movie·PG-13·97 min·7.1(5,699)

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.

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About Rush Hour

Rush Hour is a 1998 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Brett Ratner. The cast is led by Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 5700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.

Rush Hour was produced by New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, and Roger Birnbaum Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 18, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $33 million, it went on to gross $245 million worldwide.

Director
Brett Ratner
Writers
Jim Kouf, Ross LaManna
Release date
September 18, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$245 million
Production
New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Roger Birnbaum Productions
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Rush Hour cast & crew

Rush Hour was directed by Brett Ratner and written by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna.

The cast features Jackie Chan as Lee, Chris Tucker as Carter, Tom Wilkinson as Griffin, Philip Baker Hall as Captain Diel, Elizabeth Peña as Johnson, and Chris Penn as Clive.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Roger Birnbaum and Jonathan Glickman.

Is Rush Hour worth watching?

Rush Hour holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 5,699 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, Rush Hour is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rush Hour

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Cast of Rush Hour

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Lee

Chris Tucker

Chris Tucker

Carter

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Griffin

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Captain Diel

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Johnson

Chris Penn

Chris Penn

Clive

Mark Rolston

Mark Rolston

Agent Russ

Tzi Ma

Tzi Ma

Consul Han

Rex Linn

Rex Linn

Agent Whitney

Ken Leung

Ken Leung

Sang

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Robert Littman

First Caucasien

Michael Chow

Michael Chow

Diner Guest

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Rush Hour — FAQs

Where can I watch Rush Hour in United States?

Rush Hour is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.

Is Rush Hour on YouTube TV?

Yes — Rush Hour is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Rush Hour in?

Rush Hour is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Rush Hour?

Rush Hour runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is Rush Hour rated?

Rush Hour is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 5,699 ratings.

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