Rush Hour movie poster

Rush Hour

1998 · 1h 37m · Released

PG-13 Action, Comedy, Crime

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Rush Hour

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

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Trailers and promos

Original Theatrical Trailer
RUSH HOUR Official Trailer [1998]
Rush Hour (1998) Official Trailer - Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker Movie HD
Don't Fall...
Full Movie Preview
Ransom Money
I Need to See The Consul
Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker's Relationship | 'Rush Hour' 25th Anniversary | Academy Conversations

Top cast and crew

Brett Ratner Director
Jackie Chan Lee
Chris Tucker Carter
Tom Wilkinson Griffin
Philip Baker Hall Captain Diel
Elizabeth Peña Johnson
Chris Penn Clive
Mark Rolston Agent Russ
Tzi Ma Consul Han
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Frequently asked questions about Rush Hour

Where can I watch Rush Hour in the United States?

Rush Hour is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Rush Hour?

Rush Hour scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Rush Hour?

Rush Hour stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Philip Baker Hall, and Elizabeth Peña. Brett Ratner is the director.

How long is Rush Hour?

Rush Hour runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).

When did Rush Hour come out?

Rush Hour was released on September 18, 1998.

Which studio made Rush Hour?

Rush Hour was produced by New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, and Roger Birnbaum Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for Rush Hour?

Rush Hour was made on a budget of $33,000,000.

How much did Rush Hour make at the box office?

Rush Hour grossed $244,721,064 worldwide, against a budget of $33,000,000.

What languages is Rush Hour in?

Rush Hour is in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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