Rush Hour

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Rush Hour

PG-13,

1998,

1h 38m,

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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.

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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Oct 19, 2010

3/5

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

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kdoyley@fandango.com

Oct 2, 2026

60/100

Do not measure your worth by the noise of applause, but by the deep resilience you cultivate when no one is watching. Every small step taken in silence shapes a stronger, wiser version of who you are becoming with each coming day. with each coming days of

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Aug 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

Apr 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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Oct 14, 2026

This film was great. One of those films that stays with you. A true cult classic. Still thinking about it.

Kylo R

Mar 4, 2019

This movie is actually pretty great, it has way to many negative reviews. Its definitely the best in the series, and worth a watch.

Anakin S

Feb 18, 2019

funny, enjoyable Jackie, awful Chris Tucker

Hermione S

Jan 14, 2019

Awesome movie with a lot of action and better than the third one but not better than the second one

Han L

Nov 30, 2018

It's a fun experience and also pretty cool

Harry R

Oct 6, 2018

While it is kind of a typical buddy cop movie, Jackie Chan's impressive stuntwork and his chemistry with Chris Tucker make the movie pretty enjoyable.

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Brett Ratner

Director

Jackie Chan

Chief Inspector Lee

Chris Tucker

Detective James Carter

Tom Wilkinson

Thomas Griffin

Tzi Ma

Consul Han

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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
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)

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