Hot Pursuit (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, Hot Pursuit is a comedy film directed by Steven Lisberger, running about 93 minutes. “She promised him ten days together in paradise. He never dreamed how far he'd have to go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Danny is following his rich girlfriend's family to the Caribbean. But suddenly he simply must make a chemistry test and cannot go with them. After they have left, he gets a leave from his professor and takes a plane to find them. But he is not quite sure where they are, and meets smugglers, crazy captains and murderers.
Who’s in it. Hot Pursuit stars John Cusack as Dan Bartlett, Robert Loggia as "Mac" MacClaren, Jerry Stiller as Victor Honeywell and Wendy Gazelle as Lori Cronenberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hot Pursuit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hot Pursuit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Pursuit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Pursuit (1987)?
- In US, Hot Pursuit is available to 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 Hot Pursuit worth watching?
- Hot Pursuit holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Pursuit?
- Hot Pursuit stars John Cusack, Robert Loggia, Jerry Stiller, Wendy Gazelle and Monte Markham.
- When was Hot Pursuit released?
- Hot Pursuit was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.