Hit and Run (2012)

Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. The feds and Charlie's former gang chase them on the road.

Directors:

David Palmer, Dax Shepard

Writer:

Dax Shepard

Stars:

Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Kristin Chenoweth

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristen Bell	...	Annie Bean
Dax Shepard	...	Yul Perrkins a.k.a. Charles Bronson
Tom Arnold	...	Randy Anderson
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Debby Kreeger
Michael Rosenbaum	...	Gil Rathbinn
Jess Rowland	...	Terry Rathbinn
Carly Hatter	...	Angella Roth
Steve Agee	...	Dude #1
Bradley Cooper	...	Alex Dmitri
Joy Bryant	...	Neve
Kal Bennett	...	Cashier Mary Ann
John Duff	...	Body Builder Catalyst
David Koechner	...	Sanders
Ryan Hansen	...	Allen
Beau Bridges	...	Clint Perrkins

Storyline

HIT AND RUN is a comedy about a young couple ('Kristen Bell' and Dax Shepard) that risks it all when they leave their small town life and embark on a road trip that may lead them towards the opportunity of a lifetime. Their fast-paced road trip grows awkwardly complicated and hilarious when they are chased by a friend from the past ('Bradley Cooper' ), a federal marshal ('Tom Arnold' ) and a band of misfits.

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Plot Keywords:

witness protection | getaway driver | written and directed by cast member | policeman | gay character | 

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Taglines:

A comedy that never takes its foot off the gas

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, graphic nudity, some violence and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 August 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hit & Run

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$4,675,026 (USA) (24 August 2012)

Gross:

$13,746,550 (USA) (5 October 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Exclusive Media Group, Panay Films, Primate Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bradley Cooper wears Oakley Plaintiff sunglasses throughout the film.

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Goofs

In the beginning Randy Anderson leaves his car in drive when he jumps out after having spilled coffee on himself. Looking through the house window we see him chasing after it and a crew member can be seen driving the van.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Yul Perrkins a.k.a. Charles Bronson: You're not concentrating. I can tell. You're thinking about emails or text messages or handbags. Taylor Lautner.
Annie Bean: You don't know that. You don't know what I'm thinking about.
Yul Perrkins a.k.a. Charles Bronson: [in a whisper] Lautner.
Yul Perrkins a.k.a. Charles Bronson: Okay, I don't know the specifics, but I know it's some kind of useless racket that's keeping you from concentrating.
Annie Bean: You don't know squat. I could be thinking about the cure for cancer. In fact, I may have just cracked it, and now you're trying to get me to erase it from my hard drive.
Yul Perrkins a.k.a. Charles Bronson: ...

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Crazy Credits

During the final credits there is an additional scene depicting the job interview that was the point of the whole road-trip.

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Connections

Featured in The Big Review: Summer Trailer Park Series (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Sweet Emotion"
Written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton
Performed by Aerosmith
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Under License from BMG Chrysalis

User Reviews

Dax, Please write/direct another movie

I've never reviewed a movie before but had to for Hit & Run. My wife and I feel like we just got home from a perfect first date. This is just a feel good movie that leaves you feeling great hours after watching it. Armed with only $2 million and some friends, Dax created the perfect movie experience: non stop laughing, edge of your seat fun, hot car chase scenes, great music, perfect casting, style and swagger, all wrapped up in a watchable story.

Dax, please write/direct/star in another movie soon...Hollywood needs to learn that talent trumps big budget any day of the week. And please email me your ipod playlist!!!