# Rush Hour (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/rush-hour-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 67% |
| Critic Score | 61% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| 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 67% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is Rush Hour worth watching?**
Rush Hour holds a 67% 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?**
67% — the average of five public sources: critics 61%, audience 78%, Metascore 60/100, Letterboxd 3.2/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch Rush Hour?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Rush Hour page for current options.

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