Rush Hour
Directed by Brett Ratner · 1998 ·
Rush Hour (1998) earns a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (78%) responded more warmly than critics (61%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video, HBO Max, ITVX in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Rush Hour by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Turkey | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, HBO Max, ITVX |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (61/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
- Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Rush Hour worth watching?
Yes — Rush Hour earns a 64% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s buddy-cop classic — the crossover that made Chan a late-’90s Hollywood institution.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (78%) responded more warmly than critics (61%).
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.
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