# Rush Hour (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/rush-hour-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 64% |
| Editorial Rating | 61/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 60/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.2/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Brett Ratner |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime |
| Runtime | 97 min |

## Quick answer

Rush Hour (1998) earns a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s buddy-cop classic — the crossover that made Chan a late-’90s Hollywood institution. Critics and audiences diverge (61% critic vs 78% audience). Metascore 60/100. Directed by Brett Ratner.

## Celluloid verdict

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s buddy-cop classic — the crossover that made Chan a late-’90s Hollywood institution.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Philip Baker Hall, Elizabeth Peña, Chris Penn, Mark Rolston, Tzi Ma

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Prime Video, HBO Max, ITVX
Turkey: Prime Video
Japan: U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Rush Hour worth watching?**
Rush Hour holds a 64% Celluloid Score. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s buddy-cop classic — the crossover that made Chan a late-’90s Hollywood institution.

**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.

**Who directed Rush Hour?**
Rush Hour (1998) was directed by Brett Ratner.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Rush Hour?**
64% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (61/100), Metascore (60/100), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Rush Hour?**
Rush Hour is on Prime Video, HBO Max, ITVX in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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