---
title: "Hot Pursuit"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hot-pursuit-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14464
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Hot Pursuit (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hot-pursuit-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hot Pursuit is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, RKO Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen races across continents to catch up with his girlfriend before their Caribbean vacation."

### Why Watch
- Humorous travel mishaps
- Relatable teen determination
- Classic 80s comedy vibe

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime limits deeper story development
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13, the film offers a lighthearted, teen‑focused comedy suitable for older kids and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, adventure, teen, travel, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven Lisberger
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, RKO Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Cusack** as *Dan Bartlett*
- **Robert Loggia** as *'Mac' MacClaren*
- **Jerry Stiller** as *Victor Honeywell*
- **Wendy Gazelle** as *Lori Cronenberg*
- **Monte Markham** as *Bill Cronenberg*
- **Shelley Fabares** as *Buffy Cronenberg*
- **Paul Bates** as *Cleon*
- **Keith David** as *Alphonso*
- **Martin LaSalle** as *Prisoner*
- **Ben Stiller** as *Chris Honeywell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A high school student misses his flight with his girlfriend and must travel alone, encountering various misadventures while trying to catch up.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on May 8, 1987.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is categorized as a comedy.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hot Pursuit — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14464)

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