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Premium Rush (2012)

“Ride like hell.”

6.4/10 · 2,394 votes 1h 31m pg-13 ActionThrillerCrime

#119 of 232 films from 2012 #1255 of 2168 in action

Directed by David Koepp · Written by John Kamps, David Koepp

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Overview

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levittas Wilee
Michael Shannonas Bobby Monday
Dania Ramirezas Vanessa
Jamie Chungas Nima
Wolé Parksas Manny
Aasif Mandvias Raj
Henry Oas Mr. Leung
Christopher Placeas Bike Cop
Sean Kennedyas Marco
Kym Perfettoas Polo
Anthony Chisholmas Tito
Ashley Austin Morrisas Receptionist
Kevin Bolgeras Squid
Lauren Ashley Carteras Phoebe

Facts

Release dateAugust 24, 2012
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$31,100,000 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt1547234

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Questions

How long is Premium Rush?
Premium Rush runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Premium Rush worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,394 votes, which places it #119 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 49%) and #1255 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Premium Rush?
Premium Rush was directed by David Koepp. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Stir of Echoes (1999), Secret Window (2004), Ghost Town (2008).
Who stars in Premium Rush?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Wilee; Michael Shannon as Bobby Monday; Dania Ramirez as Vanessa; Jamie Chung as Nima; Wolé Parks as Manny; Aasif Mandvi as Raj.
What is Premium Rush rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Premium Rush?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11868.

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