Rush Hour (1998)
English and Cantonese action film directed by Brett Ratner
Rush Hour has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 18 September 1998. It is directed by Brett Ratner and stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker and Ken Leung.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Brett Ratner
- Cast
- Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson, Elizabeth Peña, Mark Rolston, Clifton Powell, John Hawkes, Chris Penn, Barry Shabaka Henley, George Cheung, Philip Baker Hall
- Cinematography
- Adam Greenberg
- Editing
- Mark Helfrich
- Music
- Lalo Schifrin
- Written by
- Jim Kouf
- Produced by
- Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman
- Production
- New Line Cinema
- Distribution
- New Line Cinema, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $244.4 million
- Set in
- Hong Kong, Los Angeles
- Filmed in
- California
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 September 1998
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Rush Hour?
Rush Hour has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes, or 98 min.
When did Rush Hour release?
Rush Hour released on 18 September 1998.
Who directed Rush Hour?
Rush Hour is directed by Brett Ratner.
Who is in the cast of Rush Hour?
The cast of Rush Hour includes Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson, Elizabeth Peña and Mark Rolston.
Where can I watch Rush Hour online?
Rush Hour streams on Netflix.
How much did Rush Hour earn at the box office?
Rush Hour grossed $244.4 million on a budget of $35 million.
What is Rush Hour rated in the US?
Rush Hour is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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