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Rush Hour (1998)

“The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West.”

7.1/10 · 5,929 votes 1h 37m pg-13 ActionComedyCrime

#36 of 123 films from 1998 #514 of 2168 in action

Directed by Brett Ratner · Written by Jim Kouf, Ross LaManna

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jackie Chanas Lee
Chris Tuckeras Carter
Tom Wilkinsonas Griffin
Philip Baker Hallas Captain Diel
Elizabeth Peñaas Johnson
Chris Pennas Clive
Mark Rolstonas Agent Russ
Tzi Maas Consul Han
Rex Linnas Agent Whitney
Ken Leungas Sang
Robert Littmanas First Caucasien
Michael Chowas Diner Guest
Julia Hsuas Soo Yung
Kai Lennoxas Cop at Diner

Facts

Release dateSeptember 18, 1998
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$33,000,000
Box office$244,721,064 (7.4× budget)
IMDbtt0120812

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Questions

How long is Rush Hour?
Rush Hour runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Rush Hour worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 5,929 votes, which places it #36 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 72%) and #514 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Rush Hour?
Rush Hour was directed by Brett Ratner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Red Dragon (2002), Rush Hour 2 (2001), The Family Man (2000).
Who stars in Rush Hour?
Jackie Chan as Lee; Chris Tucker as Carter; Tom Wilkinson as Griffin; Philip Baker Hall as Captain Diel; Elizabeth Peña as Johnson; Chris Penn as Clive.
What is Rush Hour rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rush Hour?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2483.

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