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Rush Hour

7.119981h 37mPG-13MovieActionComedyCrime

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…

DirectorBrett Ratner
WritersRoss LaManna·Jim Kouf
ProducersArthur M. Sarkissian·Roger Birnbaum

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brett Ratner

JCJackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Lee
CTChris Tucker
Chris Tucker
Carter
TWTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Griffin
PHPhilip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
Captain Diel
EPElizabeth Peña
Elizabeth Peña
Johnson
CPChris Penn
Chris Penn
Clive
MRMark Rolston
Mark Rolston
Agent Russ
TMTzi Ma
Tzi Ma
Consul Han
RLRex Linn
Rex Linn
Agent Whitney
KLKen Leung
Ken Leung
Sang
RL
Robert Littman
First Caucasien
MCMichael Chow
Michael Chow
Diner Guest

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Rush Hour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rush Hour?

Rush Hour isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Rush Hour on Netflix?

No, Rush Hour is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Rush Hour on Amazon Prime Video?

Rush Hour isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rush Hour for free?

Rush Hour isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Rush Hour?

Yes — Rush Hour is followed by Rush Hour 2 (2001) in the Rush Hour Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rush Hour?

Rush Hour is the first film in the Rush Hour Collection.

Is Rush Hour part of a trilogy?

Yes — Rush Hour is part of a trilogy, alongside Rush Hour 2 (2001) and Rush Hour 3 (2007).

How many movies are in the Rush Hour Collection?

There are 3 films in the Rush Hour Collection: Rush Hour (1998), Rush Hour 2 (2001) and Rush Hour 3 (2007).