Rush Hour
"The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West."
Originally released in 1998. Rush Hour is a action/comedy film. directed by Brett Ratner.
Starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Tom Wilkinson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5,448 votes)
Budget
$33M
Production budget
Box Office
$244.7M
7.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $33,000,000
- Revenue
- $244,721,064
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Arthur Sarkissian Productions
- Roger Birnbaum Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rush Hour about?
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 cas...
Who directed Rush Hour?
Rush Hour was directed by Brett Ratner.
How long is Rush Hour?
Rush Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Rush Hour released?
Rush Hour was released on September 18, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rush Hour?
The main cast of Rush Hour includes Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Philip Baker Hall, Elizabeth Peña.
Is Rush Hour worth watching?
Rush Hour has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 5,448 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.