Rush Hour 2
“Get ready for a second Rush!”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Jackie Chan
Yan Naing Lee
Chris Tucker
James Carter
John Lone
Ricky Tan
Roselyn Sánchez
Isabella Molina
Zhang Ziyi
Hu Li
Alan King
Steve Reign
Harris Yulin
Agent Sterling
Kenneth Tsang
Captain Chin
Lisa LoCicero
Receptionist
Meiling Melançon
Girl in Car
Maggie Q
Girl in Car
Lucy Lin
Heaven on Earth Hostess
Cindy Lu
Heaven on Earth Hostess #2
Audrey Quock
Kenny's Wife
Ernie Reyes Jr.
Zing
Jeremy Piven
Versace Salesman
Verena Mei
Red Dragon Waitress
Joel McKinnon Miller
Tex
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$347.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.86x
+$257.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Ratner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Nathanson
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Rush Hour 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Worldwide Gross
- $347.3M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Roger Birnbaum Productions, Salon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Ratner
Jeff Nathanson, Ross LaManna
Lalo Schifrin
Matthew F. Leonetti, Bing Sokolsky
Robert K. Lambert, Mark Helfrich
Jonathan Glickman, Roger Birnbaum, Andrew Z. Davis, Toby Emmerich, Jay Stern
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Ratner
Director
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Jeff Nathanson
Screenplay
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Mark Helfrich
Editor
Jonathan Glickman
Producer
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Jay Stern
Producer
Kevin Lingenfelser
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Arthur M. Sarkissian
Producer
Eddie Braun
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rush Hour 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rush Hour 2 about?
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.
Who directed Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 was directed by Brett Ratner.
Who stars in Rush Hour 2?
The principal cast of Rush Hour 2 includes Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Roselyn Sánchez, Zhang Ziyi.
When was Rush Hour 2 released and how long is it?
Rush Hour 2 was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $347.3M at the worldwide box office (3.86 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rush Hour 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rush Hour 2 was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is Rush Hour 2 based on a book or true story?
Rush Hour 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ross LaManna".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rush Hour 2?
Rush Hour 2 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).