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Rush Hour

Play trailer 2:31 Poster for Rush Hour PG-13 1998 1h 38m Action Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case. But the FBI doesn't want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him. Although Lee and Carter can't stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they've been ditched by both the FBI and police.
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Critics Consensus

While it won't win any awards for originality, the combustible chemistry between its stars means Rush Hour hits just as hard on either side of the action-comedy divide.

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Xan Brooks Guardian 01/16/2019
A brief sequence where he weaves between tour bus, truck and camper van views like a kung-fu version of Singin' In The Rain. But Chan's physical poetry is boxed inside narrow margins. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 01/16/2019
Where Chan and Tucker should work together and complement each other, they only end up vying for the spotlight, producing a whole that is a lot less than the sum of its parts. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 10/19/2010
3/5
Buddy cop fun amidst explosions, bad guys, and language. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/14/2023
3/4
One of the better “buddy” flicks to appear in the waning years of the 20th century. Go to Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn 04/30/2023
4/5
This movie holds up so well. Despite some stereotypical things, I still had a great time watching this. Go to Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn 04/30/2023
5/5
Non-stop laughs that hold up very well. There's a timeless element to this movie that is effortlessly entertaining. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos T @RT67858720 1d A Hora do Rush No final dos anos 90, Hollywood encontrou uma fórmula que o público simplesmente adorava: a parceria improvável entre dois policiais completamente diferentes. Rush Hour, lançado em 1998, transformou essa fórmula em um dos maiores sucessos de ação e comédia da época, graças à química explosiva entre Jackie Chan e Chris Tucker. O sucesso foi tão grande que deu origem a uma franquia com Rush Hour 2 (2001) e Rush Hour 3 (2007), além de um quarto filme planejado para o futuro, mantendo viva uma das duplas mais carismáticas do cinema de ação. 🎭 Gêneros: Ação, Comédia, Policial 🎬 Sequências: Rush Hour 2 (2001) e Rush Hour 3 (2007), com um quarto filme em desenvolvimento. O grande mérito de A Hora do Rush está em algo aparentemente simples: a química entre seus protagonistas. De um lado temos o disciplinado e silencioso Inspetor Lee. Do outro, o falante e completamente caótico detetive Carter. ⭐ Nota final: 7 / 10 See more Carlos M @CarlosMZ Mar 14 Es muy buena sinceramente deberian subir a todas las plataformas toda la saga😌 See more Bruce F. @MoralMaster Mar 10 Great on screen chemistry classic late 90's just enough comedy,action,and buddy cop all put together See more Sisse V @StinkeTinke Mar 7 So funny and stupid, good comedy. See more Jorge R @jlrtechno Mar 3 Rush Hour is the perfect balance between action and comedy. Funniest film I've ever seen. See more Fade @RT27932096 Jan 3 A mediocre action flick that induces occasional chuckles. See more Read all reviews
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Brett Ratner

Director

Jackie Chan

Chief Inspector Lee

Chris Tucker

Detective James Carter

Tom Wilkinson

Thomas Griffin

Tzi Ma

Consul Han

Ken Leung

Sang

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Synopsis When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case. But the FBI doesn't want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him. Although Lee and Carter can't stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they've been ditched by both the FBI and police.
Director
Brett Ratner
Producer
Roger Birnbaum, Arthur M. Sarkissian, Jonathan Glickman
Screenwriter
Ross LaManna, Jim Kouf, Ross LaManna
Distributor
New Line Home Video [us], New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Roger Birnbaum Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 18, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$141.2M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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