Rat Race(2001)
“563 miles. 9 people. $2 million. 1001 problems!”
Overview
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Director
Jerry Zucker
Studio
Fireworks Pictures
Budget
$48M
Revenue
$85M
Cast
Gloria Allred
as Gloria Allred
Breckin Meyer
as Nick Schaffer
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Owen Templeton
Lanei Chapman
as Merrill Jennings
Amy Smart
as Tracy Faucet
Seth Green
as Duane Cody
Vince Vieluf
as Blaine Cody
Whoopi Goldberg
as Vera Baker
Rowan Atkinson
as Enrico Pollini
John Cleese
as Donald P. Sinclair
Jon Lovitz
as Randy Pear
Kathy Najimy
as Beverly Pear
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$48M
Box Office
$85M
Production Companies
Fireworks Pictures • Paramount Pictures • Alphaville Films
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Where can I watch Rat Race?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rat Race (2001).
What is Rat Race about?▼
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Who directed Rat Race?▼
Rat Race was directed by Jerry Zucker and released in 2001. It is a adventure, comedy film.
How long is Rat Race?▼
Rat Race has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Rat Race?▼
The cast of Rat Race includes Gloria Allred as Gloria Allred, Breckin Meyer as Nick Schaffer, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Owen Templeton, Lanei Chapman as Merrill Jennings, Amy Smart as Tracy Faucet and more.
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