Hot Rod
"Smack destiny in the face."
Originally released in 2007. Hot Rod is a comedy/action film. directed by Akiva Schaffer. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Bill Hader
Synopsis
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,060 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.4M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,353,654
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Broadway Video
- Michaels-Goldwyn
- The Lonely Island
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Rod about?
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring mat...
Who directed Hot Rod?
Hot Rod was directed by Akiva Schaffer.
How long is Hot Rod?
Hot Rod has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Hot Rod released?
Hot Rod was released on August 3, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hot Rod?
The main cast of Hot Rod includes Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Isla Fisher.
Is Hot Rod worth watching?
Hot Rod has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,060 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.