Hot Rod (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Hot Rod is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Akiva Schaffer, running about 88 minutes. “Smack destiny in the face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Who’s in it. Hot Rod stars Andy Samberg as Rod Kimble, Jorma Taccone as Kevin Powell, Bill Hader as Dave and Danny McBride as Rico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hot Rod has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Rod page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Rod 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 Hot Rod (2007)?
- In US, Hot Rod is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Rod worth watching?
- Hot Rod holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Rod?
- Hot Rod stars Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and Isla Fisher.
- When was Hot Rod released?
- Hot Rod was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.