Rush Hour

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Rush Hour

PG-13

1998

1h 38m

Action

Comedy

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When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case. But the FBI doesn't want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him. Although Lee and Carter can't stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they've been ditched by both the FBI and police.

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Critics Consensus

While it won't win any awards for originality, the combustible chemistry between its stars means Rush Hour hits just as hard on either side of the action-comedy divide.

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Xan Brooks

Guardian

01/16/2019

A brief sequence where he weaves between tour bus, truck and camper van views like a kung-fu version of Singin' In The Rain. But Chan's physical poetry is boxed inside narrow margins.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

01/16/2019

Where Chan and Tucker should work together and complement each other, they only end up vying for the spotlight, producing a whole that is a lot less than the sum of its parts.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

10/19/2010

3/5

Buddy cop fun amidst explosions, bad guys, and language.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

08/14/2023

3/4

One of the better “buddy” flicks to appear in the waning years of the 20th century.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

04/30/2023

4/5

This movie holds up so well. Despite some stereotypical things, I still had a great time watching this.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

04/30/2023

5/5

Non-stop laughs that hold up very well. There's a timeless element to this movie that is effortlessly entertaining.

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Amanda C

@RT77810627 1d

In Brazil, in particular, the film is considered one of the best comedies ever made. The story features action, suspense, plenty of laughs, and fun. The actors are excellent, and the film boasts a spectacular plot, complete with fight scenes and unique dialogue. I wholeheartedly recommend watching it; it’s perfect for a family movie night.

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D P

@RT45936356 4d

I had resisted watching this movie ever since it came out. I just had no desire to see it, even when everyone was talking about it. I think the movie came up again in popular discussion, so I made a real effort to watch it, and... I feel justified. The movie did nothing for me.

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Ar A.

@RT73393835 Jun 4

Best action-comedy out there

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Karson K

@Karsonkulas Jun 2

Watched this as a kid with my dad. Recommend this to anyone with a good sense of humor.

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Christopher R.

@ryzzle May 26

Best action comedy ever!!!!

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Mahnoor T

@shrody May 19

Such a classic. Great work with Jackie and Chris. It was really comedic with Carter and all the scenes.

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Synopsis

When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case. But the FBI doesn't want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him. Although Lee and Carter can't stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they've been ditched by both the FBI and police.

Director: Brett Ratner
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Arthur M. Sarkissian, Jonathan Glickman
Screenwriter: Ross LaManna, Jim Kouf, Ross LaManna
Distributor: New Line Home Video [us], New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Roger Birnbaum Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 18, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $141.2M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)