What is Premium Rush about?
In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A bike messenger races through Manhattan, pursued by a dirty cop for a mysterious envelope in a relentless, gritty chase.
High-octane and tense. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
Premium Rush parents guide
It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- A couple
- One or two sudden jolts.
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Three questions
- Is Premium Rush scary?
- No. Premium Rush is not a scary watch.
- How gory is Premium Rush?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Premium Rush rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byDavid Koepp
StarringJoseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez, Jamie Chung, Wolé Parks, Aasif Mandvi
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