Rush Hour 2

2001, Action/Comedy, 1h 30m

127 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Rush Hour 2 doesn't feel as fresh or funny as the first, and the stunts lack some of the intricacy normally seen in Chan's films. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After an explosion at the US Embassy in Hong Kong kills two customs agents investigating currency smuggling, Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and James Carter (Chris Tucker) search for the mastermind. Ricky Tan (John Lone), head of the Fu-Cang-Long Triad, sends out his minions to insure that Carter and Lee don't solve the case.

Rating:

PG-13 (Language|Action/Violence|Sexual Material)
Genre:

Action, Comedy, Sports
Original Language:

English
Director:

Brett Ratner
Producer:

Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Jay Stern, Arthur M. Sarkissian
Writer:

Ross LaManna, Jeff Nathanson
Release Date (Theaters):

Aug 3, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 11, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA):

$226.1M
Runtime:

1h 30m
Distributor:

New Line Cinema
Sound Mix:

Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Jackie Chan
Lee

Chris Tucker
Carter

John Lone
Ricky Tan

Zhang Ziyi
Hu Li

Roselyn Sanchez
Isabella

Harris Yulin
Agent Sterling

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Critic Reviews for Rush Hour 2

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Audience Reviews for Rush Hour 2

Jan 20, 2019

Didn't know I had a favourite Rush Hour movie until today. I guess I do, and it's this one. Still pretty crap though.

Gimly M Super Reviewer
Jul 25, 2015

More action, More comedy same old story but Chan and Tucker are great together and do well with a story that's been done so many times.

Jamie C Super Reviewer
Feb 21, 2014

Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are back for more buddy-cop shenanigans in Rush Hour 2. While vacationing in Hong Kong with Insp. Lee, Det. Carter gets caught up in a Triad counterfeiting operation. Unfortunately the comedy isn't as sharp this time, as Tucker's constant jokiness and overacting becomes kind of annoying and takes away from the intensity of the action. However, Ziyi Zhang brings a lot of charisma to the film and makes for an intriguing and mysterious villain. And as always, Chan comes through with a number of dynamic and exiting fight sequences. Rush Hour 2 is a bit of a generic sequel, but it's still entertaining and fun.

Dann M Super Reviewer
Nov 25, 2011

Ahh, the classic sequel-syndrome. "Rush Hour 2" was not as good as the first. It doesn't improve in the action, story, or comedy but it tries too hard to be more grand. The production values is upped a bit but the direction, editing, and camera shots are still too elementary. Still a fun time though.

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