Rat Race 2001
“563 miles. 9 people. $2 million. 1001 problems!”
What is Rat Race?
The film "Rat Race" is an ensemble comedy centered around a Las Vegas casino tycoon who entertains his wealthy high rollers by hosting a high-stakes competition. The tycoon pits six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for a significant amount of money.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 17, 2001
- Studios
- Fireworks Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Alphaville Films
- Genres
- Adventure, Comedy
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Overview
The film "Rat Race" is an ensemble comedy centered around a Las Vegas casino tycoon who entertains his wealthy high rollers by hosting a high-stakes competition. The tycoon pits six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for a significant amount of money. The contestants are racing to reach a location where a large sum of money is hidden. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor the contestants' every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule governing this competition is that there are no rules. The event is a form of entertainment for the tycoon and his wealthy guests, who are betting on the outcome.
Should you watch it?
“A Las Vegas casino tycoon pits six ordinary people in a wild dash for two million dollars.”
- features an ensemble cast
- high-stakes race premise
- involves bad driving and manipulation
Watch it if you enjoy ensemble comedies about high-stakes competition and greed.
The film contains themes of greed and bad driving appropriate for its PG-13 rating.
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When was Rat Race released?
The film was released on August 17, 2001 in the US.
What is the runtime of Rat Race?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What genres does the film fall under?
The film is categorized as adventure and comedy.
What is the prize in the race?
The racers compete for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away.
Are there any rules in the race?
The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.