Rush Hour(1998)
“The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West.”
Overview
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.
Director
Brett Ratner
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$33M
Revenue
$245M
Cast
Jackie Chan
as Lee
Chris Tucker
as Carter
Tom Wilkinson
as Griffin
Philip Baker Hall
as Captain Diel
Elizabeth Peña
as Johnson
Chris Penn
as Clive
Mark Rolston
as Agent Russ
Tzi Ma
as Consul Han
Rex Linn
as Agent Whitney
Ken Leung
as Sang
Robert Littman
as First Caucasien
Michael Chow
as Diner Guest
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$33M
Box Office
$245M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Arthur Sarkissian Productions • Roger Birnbaum Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rush Hour?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rush Hour (1998).
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 case. Not content to watch the action from the sidelines, Lee and Carter form an unlikely partnership and investigate the case themselves.
Who directed Rush Hour?▼
Rush Hour was directed by Brett Ratner and released in 1998. It is a action, comedy, crime film.
How long is Rush Hour?▼
Rush Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Rush Hour?▼
The cast of Rush Hour includes Jackie Chan as Lee, Chris Tucker as Carter, Tom Wilkinson as Griffin, Philip Baker Hall as Captain Diel, Elizabeth Peña as Johnson and more.
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