Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker reunite for a globe-trotting adventure packed with martial arts mayhem, sharp comedy, and a high-stakes counterfeiting conspiracy.
Rush Hour 2 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Rush Hour 2
- Release Year: 2001
- Directed by: Brett Ratner
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 3, 2001 (United Kingdom - 12), August 3, 2001 (United States - PG-13), February 7, 2002 (Germany - 12), August 29, 2001 (France - 12), October 3, 2001 (Australia - M), October 5, 2001 (Brazil - 12), April 19, 2002 (Italy), October 5, 2001 (Spain - 12), September 20, 2001 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Colpo grosso al drago rosso - Rush Hour 2 (IT), Hora punta 2 (ES), Heure limite 2 (CA), A Hora do Rush 2 (BR), 러시아워 2 (KR), Godziny szczytu 2 (PL), Oră de vârf 2 (RO), 火拼時速2 (HK)
- Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Roger Birnbaum Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America, Hong Kong
Rush Hour 2 - Plot
It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.
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Rush Hour 2 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Brett Ratner
Main Cast
- Jackie Chan
- Chris Tucker
- John Lone
- Roselyn Sánchez
- Zhang Ziyi
- Alan King
- Harris Yulin
- Kenneth Tsang
- Lisa LoCicero
- Meiling Melançon
Writers
- Jeff Nathanson
Producers
- Roger Birnbaum
- Jonathan Glickman
- Jay Stern
- Arthur M. Sarkissian
Rush Hour 2 - FAQs
Where can you stream Rush Hour 2 online?
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Who are the main actors in Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 stars Jackie Chan as Detective Lee and Chris Tucker as Detective Carter. The supporting cast includes John Lone as villain Ricky Tan, Roselyn Sánchez as customs agent Isabella Molina, and Zhang Ziyi as the deadly Hu Li.
Is Rush Hour 2 better than the original film?
Rush Hour 2 was a massive box office hit, earning over $347 million worldwide against a $90 million budget. Critics found it entertaining but slightly less fresh than the original. Audiences, however, responded enthusiastically to the continued chemistry between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
What is Rush Hour 2 about?
Rush Hour 2 follows detectives Lee and Carter on vacation in Hong Kong, where they stumble onto a dangerous Triad counterfeiting operation led by crime lord Ricky Tan. Their investigation takes them back to Los Angeles, where they must uncover a conspiracy involving a deadly bombing and a mysterious customs agent.
What is the age rating for Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 is rated PG-13 in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 13. The film contains action violence, some language, and brief suggestive content. In the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, and Spain, it carries a 12 certificate.
Who directed Rush Hour 2 and wrote the screenplay?
Rush Hour 2 was directed by Brett Ratner, who also helmed the original 1998 film. The screenplay was written by Jeff Nathanson. The film was produced by Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Jay Stern, and Arthur M. Sarkissian, with New Line Cinema handling distribution.
How long is Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 has a runtime of 90 minutes, making it a lean and fast-paced action comedy. The film's brisk pacing keeps the energy high throughout, balancing Jackie Chan's signature stunt-driven martial arts sequences with Chris Tucker's comedic improvisations.
What movies are similar to Rush Hour 2?
If you enjoyed Rush Hour 2, you might also like Rush Hour (1998), Rush Hour 3 (2007), Shanghai Noon (2000), Shanghai Knights (2003), The Tuxedo (2002), Bad Boys II (2003), and The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) — all offering a similar blend of action, comedy, and dynamic on-screen partnerships.
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