
Hot Rod(2007)
“Smack destiny in the face.”
Overview
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.
Director
Akiva Schaffer
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$14M
Cast

Andy Samberg
as Rod Kimble

Jorma Taccone
as Kevin Powell

Bill Hader
as Dave

Danny McBride
as Rico

Isla Fisher
as Denise

Sissy Spacek
as Marie Powell

Ian McShane
as Frank Powell

Will Arnett
as Jonathan

Chris Parnell
as Barry Pasternack

Chester Tam
as Richardson

Mark Acheson
as Homeless Dude

Brittany Tiplady
as Maggie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Broadway Video • Michaels-Goldwyn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hot Rod?▼
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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 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.
Who directed Hot Rod?▼
Hot Rod was directed by Akiva Schaffer and released in 2007. It is a comedy, action film.
How long is Hot Rod?▼
Hot Rod has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Hot Rod?▼
The cast of Hot Rod includes Andy Samberg as Rod Kimble, Jorma Taccone as Kevin Powell, Bill Hader as Dave, Danny McBride as Rico, Isla Fisher as Denise and more.
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