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Rush Hour

(1999, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Funny moments amidst explosions and bad guys.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A theme of the movie
  • Violence:

    Action-style violence
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Yes
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rush Hour

Parents need to know that this movie includes a good deal of cartoon-style violence and many of the usual swear words (and Chan learns the hard way that an African-American man may be permitted to use the "N" word when anyone else may not).

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  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Hilarious

    12 and older but you'll love the ation/comedy but watch out for the language by Chris Tucker.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    such a good and funny movie

    there is a lot of cussing but it is still a great movie

  7. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    SOOOOO funny

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    a ok movie

    i got kind of bored watchin it but its a family friendly kind of movie

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Fun for teenagers

    Rush Hour has both action and comedy that are mixed together to create a fun movie. While chasing the bad guys Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker create humor that seems aimed at teenagers. There is some language, but nothing a kid hasn't heard in middle or high school. As for the violence, pretty much no blood is shown. Just the usual punches and gun shooting. I recommend this movie for ages 12+.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    It's more than a movie

    Rush hour is about cultures that clash and tempers that flare as these two cops from different worlds and countries find out they have one thing in common: they can't stand each other. With time running out they quickly join forces to catch the criminals and if they don't they're in trouble.

    I think this movie is a good movie to make you laugh and to get you excited. If you wan't to laugh, I suggest you should watch this movie.

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Gets your attention

    Jackie Chan makes another great movie and Chris Tucker makes this more for adults. I would say 15+ because some of the comments by CT. But overall great action movie

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