Rush Hour 2 (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2001, Rush Hour 2 is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Brett Ratner, running about 90 minutes. “Get ready for a second Rush!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.

Who’s in it. Rush Hour 2 stars Jackie Chan as Yan Naing Lee, Chris Tucker as James Carter, John Lone as Ricky Tan and Zhang Ziyi as Hu Li, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rush Hour 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $347.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rush Hour 2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rush Hour 2 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 2 (2001)?
In US, Rush Hour 2 is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rush Hour 2 worth watching?
Rush Hour 2 holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Zhang Ziyi and Roselyn Sánchez.
When was Rush Hour 2 released?
Rush Hour 2 was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.