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Hot Rod

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
96K
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Isla Fisher, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg in Hot Rod (2007)
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Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.

  • Director
    • Akiva Schaffer
  • Writer
    • Pam Brady
  • Stars
    • Andy Samberg
    • Isla Fisher
    • Ian McShane
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    96K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,609
    543
    • Director
      • Akiva Schaffer
    • Writer
      • Pam Brady
    • Stars
      • Andy Samberg
      • Isla Fisher
      • Ian McShane
    • 236User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg
    • Rod Kimble
    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    • Denise
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Frank Powell
    Jorma Taccone
    Jorma Taccone
    • Kevin Powell
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Dave
    Danny McBride
    Danny McBride
    • Rico
    Sissy Spacek
    Sissy Spacek
    • Marie Powell
    Will Arnett
    Will Arnett
    • Jonathan
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Barry Pasternack
    Chester Tam
    • Richardson
    Mark Acheson
    Mark Acheson
    • Homeless Dude
    Brittany Tiplady
    Brittany Tiplady
    • Maggie
    Ken Kirzinger
    Ken Kirzinger
    • Trailer Guy
    Britt Irvin
    Britt Irvin
    • Cathy
    Alana Husband
    Alana Husband
    • Waitress
    Andrew Moxham
    Andrew Moxham
    • Sullivan
    Terri Anne Taylor
    • Angry Mom
    • (as Terri O'Neill)
    Alvin Sanders
    Alvin Sanders
    • Furious Boss
    • Director
      • Akiva Schaffer
    • Writer
      • Pam Brady
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    User reviews236

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    10boneheads

    listen to this mother...we all loved this movie!

    Our family consists of a fiftyish dad, a fortyish mom and two teenaged daughters. We all saw this movie during a sneak preview just before it opened, and I (the mom) laughed so hard I could barely breathe sometimes. I had to stop laughing so I could hear what I was missing. One of my daughters said it was a cross between Napoleon Dynamite and Talladega Nights...maybe. It was completely improbable, I mean, who's going to be doing stunts on a moped? But it was so sweet. The characters never over reached who they were or tried too hard. It never felt forced, like so many movies like this do. The best part was when Rod went to his "Quiet Place". I saw one summary that said it would have been better with Will Ferrell...I've enjoyed everything Will Ferrell has done lately, but Andy Samberg was perfect for this movie. The ending was pretty predictable, but it was like taking a trip...you knew where you'd end up, but it was so much fun along the way. We definitely loved this movie and recommend it to all our friends (and you!)
    7j-burke-2

    Landmark Achievement in American Cinema

    If you're looking for THE ground-breaking cinematic achievement this summer, look no further than this hidden gem. This movie is chalk full of cool beans! It is destined to have a long life as a cult-classic. Sissy Spacek plays an extremely strong woman with unending patience and the emotional strength of Hercules. Don't be surprised if she garners a lot of support come Oscar time.

    Our hero is surrounded by a devoted team of friends that double as his stunt crew. In the spirit of Evel Knievel, each stunt is meticulously worked on until perfected. The characters are well developed and the writers and directors go to great lengths to demonstrate the difficulty in being raised by a step-father and winning his respect, especially when your younger, half-brother is of his blood line. The dramatic tension at times got so thick, I constricted into the fetal position and caught fleeting glimpses between my fingers covering my face.

    When discussion of great directors comes up, the names like Scorcese, Coppola, and Spielberg are bandied about. Well, it is time add the name Akiva Shaffer to the pantheon of Hollywood Heavyweights. The plot twists keep you guessing, until an ending that I just didn't see coming.

    Let me be the first to congratulate Andy Samberg for his ascension to SuperStardom. He is officially a MegaStar.

    Honestly, this movie is Napolean dynamite on steroids. My eight-year-old son, my wife, and I loved it. And, I'm not as think as you dumb I am.
    7colin-mcarthur

    A Triumph Over American Comedy Trends

    I watched Hot Rod for the same reasons i've watched any of the generic American comedies that Hollywood seems to churn out. Because i had nothing better to do, i didn't want to have to think and i expected to be very mildly amused. I was very pleasantly surprised when Hot Rod turned out to have a bit of heart. This movie seems to occupy a middle point between the fairly predictable but fun Blades of Glory and the rather more charming and oddball Napoleon Dynamite. Most recent American comedies seem to function like early Tom Cruise films : Take a vocation and run with it. Blades of Glory had the fairly ridiculous world of figure skating to draw from, and i guess you can't really go wrong with a grown man in lycra on ice skates, but it's humour relied heavily on that. Hot Rod is a film about a (pretty terrible) young stuntman who's objective is to raise enough money to save his dying step-dad by means of a life saving operation. His underlying reason for doing so, however, is because he wants to earn his respect by beating him in a fight. This little quirk and more are what make Hot Rod a little more satisfying than other films in its genre, and, despite some rather obvious jokes and a criminally underused Will Arnett, it's well worth watching.
    8satydg

    Great movie to watch and not think too much once its over

    Its been a while that i have come across a comedy movie as light hearted as this one.I think this movie caters to all genres of audience and the best part is that you don't have to drag the movie storyline home and ponder over it.Its got a feel-good attitude to it and has got a simple storyline. I recommend this movie to one and all.. A great release of 2007 !!! The directors done a good job and so have the actors.. haven't heard of them before but if its their debut, then well done ! The soundtrack is a mix of techno and 80s music which again adds a brilliant touch to the movie and they are very situational, which does not happen in most of the comedy movies..
    7RobTheWatcher

    Surprisingly hilarious

    This movie was actually hysterical. It absolutely owned being so purposely dumb that it was funny. There were a lot of low key funny moments and kind of had a loaded cast. Great mindless watch.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the filming of the opening scene, where Rod attempts jumping over the bus, the stuntman playing Rod actually broke his leg.
    • Goofs
      During the scene when Rod and Denise first kiss, Rod has his helmet on and it is strapped. Before they kiss, Rod takes off the helmet and the strap isn't strapped anymore.
    • Quotes

      Rod Kimble: [absent-mindedly, as Denise walks away] You look pretty.

      Denise: [turning around] What?

      Rod Kimble: I said you look shitty. Good night Denise.

      [Runs away]

    • Crazy credits
      After the end credits roll we see Rod bowing to his old moped in the sunset.
    • Connections
      Featured in Greek: Picking Teams (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Danger on the Track
      Written by Joey Tempest

      Performed by Europe

      Courtesy of Epic Records

      By Arrangement with SONY BMG Music Entertainment

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anh Chàng Siêu Quậy
    • Filming locations
      • Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Broadway Video
      • Michaels Goldwyn
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,938,332
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,310,711
      • Aug 5, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,354,608
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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