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Rush Hour

7.119981h 37m12MovieActionComedyCrime

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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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rush Hour on Netflix?

No, Rush Hour is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is Rush Hour on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Rush Hour is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Rush Hour for free?

Rush Hour is available on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).