

Rush Hour
“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.
Where to watch Rush Hour in United States
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Where is Rush Hour streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Lee

Chris Tucker
Carter

Tom Wilkinson
Griffin

Philip Baker Hall
Captain Diel

Elizabeth Peña
Johnson

Chris Penn
Clive

Mark Rolston
Agent Russ

Tzi Ma
Consul Han

Rex Linn
Agent Whitney

Ken Leung
Sang
Robert Littman
First Caucasien

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.











