Rush Hour (1998)
Two mismatched cops trade witty barbs and broad physical comedy while cracking a pulpy kidnapping case.
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.
How intense is Rush Hour?
Rush Hour has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated PG-13.
What Rush Hour feels like
- Tone
- pulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- PartyComfort watchBackground
Where to stream Rush Hour
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Is Rush Hour for you?
Is Rush Hour scary?
No. Rush Hour is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Rush Hour gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Rush Hour sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Rush Hour OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Rush Hour?
Rush Hour runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Rush Hour?
Rush Hour is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Rush Hour have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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