Rush Hour

The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West.

19981h 37m7.1(5,924 votes)

ActionComedyCrime

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…

Rush Hour (1998) is a action, comedy, and crime film directed by Brett Ratner. It stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Tom Wilkinson. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 5,924 votes.

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Director

Brett Ratner

Cast

Jackie Chan

Lee

Chris Tucker

Carter

Tom Wilkinson

Griffin

Philip Baker Hall

Captain Diel

Elizabeth Peña

Johnson

Chris Penn

Clive

Mark Rolston

Agent Russ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rush Hour

Where can I watch Rush Hour?

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Who stars in Rush Hour?

Rush Hour stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, and Philip Baker Hall, and was directed by Brett Ratner.

How long is Rush Hour?

Rush Hour has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.

When did Rush Hour come out?

Rush Hour was released in 1998.

What genre is Rush Hour?

Rush Hour is a action, comedy, and crime film.

Is Rush Hour worth watching?

Rush Hour holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.