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Rush Hour 1998

“The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West.”

Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Director
Brett Ratner
Networks
New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Roger Birnbaum Productions
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YouTube TV
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What is Rush Hour?

Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner. The film stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the lead roles, along with Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn, and Elizabeth Peña.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Sep 18, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Roger Birnbaum Productions
Budget
$33,000,000
Revenue
$244,721,064
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 5,753 votes
Episode runtime
~97 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Roger Birnbaum Productions
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Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner. The film stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the lead roles, along with Tom Wilkinson, Chris Penn, and Elizabeth Peña. The story involves a Hong Kong Inspector and a Los Angeles detective who form an unlikely partnership. The film is based on a screenplay by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna and a story by LaManna. The plot centers around a kidnapping investigation, with the Hong Kong Inspector traveling to Los Angeles to investigate the case. The FBI assigns a detective to distract the Inspector, but instead, the two detectives work together to solve the case. The movie features a mix of action and comedy, with the contrasting styles of the two lead characters driving the plot. The film's cast and direction have been noted across various sources, including Wikipedia, IMDb, and YouTube.

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Should you watch it?

“An unlikely duo of detectives must team up to solve a high-stakes kidnapping case in Los Angeles.”

Reasons to watch
  • charismatic lead performances
  • dynamic action sequences
Keep in mind
  • clashing investigative styles

Watch it if you enjoy buddy-cop films featuring mismatched partners and action-comedy chemistry.

The film contains sequences of action-oriented violence and comedic banter.

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What is the premise?

A Hong Kong inspector and an LAPD detective partner to solve a kidnapping case.

Who are the main characters?

The film features Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter.

Where does the story take place?

The investigation occurs in Los Angeles.

What is the relationship between the two leads?

They form an unlikely partnership after being paired together by the FBI.

Is this a solo investigation?

No, the two detectives work together despite initial interference from the FBI.

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