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Rush Hour (1998)

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This post has the most up-to-date information on Rush Hour as we continuously monitor the news. Below you will find everything you need to know, including cast, release date, rating, runtime, movie budget and, box office results.

Rush Hour is an action movie directed by Brett Ratner and starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung and Tom Wilkinson and Tzi Ma. The movie was written by Ross LaManna (story), Jim Kouf (screenplay). The film has a $33 million budget with a 98-minute running time. Rush Hour currently has a 7.0 IMDb rating, based on 212663 and 60 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG-13.

release date for Rush Hour

Rush Hour release date

When does Rush Hour come out in theaters?

The official theatrical release date for Rush Hour (1998)is September 18, 1998.


When will Rush Hour be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?

Rush Hour DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.

Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.

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Rush Hour budget

How much did Rush Hour cost to make?

$33,000,000 budget

The movie cost $33 million to make.

Rush Hour movie poster

Rush Hour rating

PG-13 Rated

Rush Hour is rated PG-13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers (under 13).


Rush Hour reviews

7.0 IMDb 60 Metascore

The movie currently has a 7.0 of out 10 IMDb rating and 60 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.


Rush Hour trailer

Rush Hour plot summary

What is Rush Hour 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.


Synopsis from IMDb A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed LAPD detective to rescue the Chinese Consul’s kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.


The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.


Rush Hour cast

Who is in Rush Hour?

Jackie Chan in Rush Hour Jackie Chan as Chief Inspector Lee
Chris Tucker in Rush Hour Chris Tucker as Detective James Carter
Ken Leung in Rush Hour Ken Leung as Sang
Tom Wilkinson in Rush Hour Tom Wilkinson as Thomas Griffin
Tzi Ma in Rush Hour Tzi Ma as Consul Solon Han

Rush Hour box Office

How much did Rush Hour make?

$244,386,864 worldwide

The film has made over $244 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.


Rush Hour details

Theatrical Release Date: September 18, 1998
DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: N/A
Film Budget: $33 million
Box Office: $244 million
Length: 98 minutes
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Language: English

Rush Hour facts


How long is Rush Hour?

The movie is 98 minutes long (1 hour and 38 minutes).

What year did Rush Hour come out?

The movie is out on September 18, 1998. The movie has been out for .


Who is the lead actor in the movie?

Jackie Chan plays as Chief Inspector Lee.


Who is the director of Rush Hour?

Brett Ratner directed the movie.


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Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei
Harper Wolfei, a writer and avid entertainment fan, has been actively involved in the film industry for the past 4 years. His particular interest lies in sci-fi and action movies.

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