Rush (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Rush is a drama and crime film directed by Lili Fini Zanuck, running about 120 minutes. “How far do they go before they've gone too far?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Undercover cop Jim Raynor (Jason Patric) is a seasoned veteran. His partner, Kristen Cates (Jennifer Jason Leigh), is lacking in experience, but he thinks she's tough enough to work his next case with him: a deep cover assignment to bring down the notoriously hard-to-capture drug lord Gaines (Gregg Allman). While their relationship turns romantic during the assignment, they also turn into junkies, and will have to battle their own addictions if they want to bring down Gaines once and for all.
Who’s in it. Rush stars Jason Patric as Jim Raynor, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Kristen Cates, Sam Elliott as Dodd and Max Perlich as Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rush has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rush tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rush (1991)?
- In US, Rush is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rush worth watching?
- Rush holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rush?
- Rush stars Jason Patric, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sam Elliott, Max Perlich and Gregg Allman.
- When was Rush released?
- Rush was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.