Netflix subscribers are all gas and no brakes for them Jackie Chan And Chris Tucker action comedy, rush hourwith the iconic 90s film quickly catapulting itself into the streamer’s top 10. The film’s title suggests heavy traffic, and that is exactly the case as the production is currently ranked #5 on the coveted list. No traffic gridlock is expected rush hour I put the pedal to the metal and am ready to race past the competition and keep my eye on first place. It’s hard (and painful) to know that such a typical film came out over 25 years ago (yikes!), but its rise on the popular streamer proves that some fans are taking a trip down memory lane, or perhaps listening to their elders and checking out released one of the biggest titles of the second half of the decade.

Two very different personalities compete against each other, rush hour The focus is on Lee (Chan), a Chief Detective Inspector from Hong Kong who is sent to Los Angeles after the kidnapping of a Chinese diplomat’s daughter. Despite being specifically chosen by the diplomat for the investigation, Lee’s presence is not appreciated by the FBI, who passes him on to LAPD Detective James Carter (Tucker). Cut from very different materials, Lee and Carter clash throughout the City of Angelsbut they bond when they realize they’ve been mutually sidelined by the FBI and LAPD. See a moment to prove yourself, The couple takes the opportunity to solve the case on their own.

“Rush Hour” is a full speed ahead franchise

At the global box office, rush hour The film grossed an incredible $244 million, making it a financial success for New Line Cinema. To Rotten tomatoes (which owes its existence to the film), the original film in the three-film series has a 62% rating from critics. Over the next nine years, two more films would follow up on Lee and Carter’s escapades and take things further rush hour into franchise territory. A fourth part will be in the works from 2022 Chan announces the good news at the Red Seas Film Festival. Since, There have been few updatesbut we’re still hoping the boys get back together for more high kicks and hijinks Rush hour 4.

Now you can head over to Netflix and help the movie that started it all rise to the streamer’s top 10 rush hour stream now.

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A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong inspector teams up with a ruthless and loudmouth LAPD detective to rescue the Chinese consul’s kidnapped daughter, while also trying to arrest a dangerous crime boss.

Release date

September 18, 1998

Duration

98 minutes

writer

Ross LaManna, Jim Kouf

budget

35 million dollars

Studio(s)

New Line Cinema

Sales partner

New Line Cinema

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