Rush Hour (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, Rush Hour is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Brett Ratner, running about 98 minutes. “The fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rush Hour stars Jackie Chan as Lee, Chris Tucker as Carter, Ken Leung as Sang and Tom Wilkinson as Griffin / Juntao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rush Hour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $244.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rush Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rush Hour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rush Hour (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rush Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rush Hour worth watching?
- Rush Hour holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rush Hour?
- Rush Hour stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson and Elizabeth Peña.
- When was Rush Hour released?
- Rush Hour was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.