Peter89Spencer
6/10It was funny in some parts, but everything else felt forced and over the top.
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Hot Rod(2007)
Smack destiny in the face.
6.4(1,137)1h 28m2007-08-03
ComedyAction
Hot Rod Synopsis
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Hot Rod (2007) is a comedy and action film directed by Akiva Schaffer, released on August 3, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone and Bill Hader. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,137 ratings.
- Director:
- Akiva Schaffer
- Writers:
- Pam Brady
- Producers:
- John Goldwyn, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- Trevor Rabin
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Broadway Video, Michaels-Goldwyn, The Lonely Island
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,353,654
- Status:
- Released
Hot Rod (2007) Trailer
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Hot Rod Videos & Clips
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Hot Rod Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Samberg
as Rod Kimble
Isla Fisher
as Denise
Jorma Taccone
as Kevin Powell
Bill Hader
as Dave
Danny McBride
as Rico
Chris Parnell
as Barry Pasternack
Sissy Spacek
as Marie Powell
Ian McShane
as Frank Powell
Will Arnett
as Jonathan
Chester Tam
as Richardson
Mark Acheson
as Homeless Dude
Brittany Tiplady
as Maggie
Key crew
Directed by Akiva Schaffer, written by Pam Brady, produced by John Goldwyn, Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels.
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Hot Rod Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 1,137 ratings.
Wuchak
6/10_**Andy Samberg plays an Evel Knieval wannabe in this fun flick**_ A brave-but-klutzy moped stuntman with a fake mustache (Andy Samberg) plans his most death-defying stunt, jumping 15 buses, to attain the money needed to save his stepfather with a weak heart (Ian McShane). Isla Fisher, Sissy Spacek, Bill Hader and Danny McBride costar. “Hot Rod” (2007) is quirky with goofy humor, but good-hearted. There’s…
Reviewed on November 28, 2020
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Hot Rod – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hot Rod online?
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Hot Rod (2007) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hot Rod?
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The main cast of Hot Rod (2007) includes Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader and Danny McBride. The film was directed by Akiva Schaffer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hot Rod released?
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Hot Rod was released on August 3, 2007 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Hot Rod worth watching?
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Hot Rod (2007) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 1,137 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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