Fools Rush In (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fools Rush In is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Andy Tennant, starring Matthew Perry and Salma Hayek. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $29.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Andy Tennant
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fools Rush In About?
The premise of Fools Rush In without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spontaneous meeting between Isabel Fuentes and Alex Whitman in Las Vegas sparks a series of unexpected events. When Isabel discovers she's pregnant, they impulsively decide to marry. Their hasty union finds them navigating the challenges of blending their families and cultures, and dealing with the pressures of fulfilling everyone's expectations.
Fools Rush In Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- elvis presley character
- elvis impersonator
- new york city
- night
- columbia pictures
- closing logo
- aguascalientes mexico
- donkey
- hen
- pg 13
- reference to tokyo
- woman holds a baby
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- dog bites someone's pant leg
- spanish language spoken
- female pedal pumping
- romantic comedy
- marriage
- one night stand
- mexican
- love
- hate
- nightclub
- pregnant woman's water breaks
- fate
- product placement
- ultrasound
- religious woman
- religious wife
- religious belief
- catholicism
- catholic
- small dog
- whirlwind romance
- reference to luke skywalker
- family dinner
- family gathering
- hiding under a desk
- implied sex
- cutting in line
- male male hug
- caught in a lie
- birthday present
- gray's papaya
- hot dog
- subtitled scene
- dam
- state line
- nevada
- 22 year old
- interracial marriage
Fools Rush In Cast
Matthew Perry leads the cast, with Salma Hayek. Directed by Andy Tennant.
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Director Andy Tennant
More from Andy Tennant
More films directed by Andy Tennant, best-rated first: Ever After, Unit 234, Hitch and Anna and the King.
Fools Rush In Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fools Rush In 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Fools Rush In Plot Summary
What happens in Fools Rush In from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fools Rush In (1997) is a delightful romantic comedy directed by Andy Tennant that explores the unexpected journey of love and cultural differences. The film stars Matthew Perry as Alex Whitman, a young American man in his late twenties, who is climbing the corporate ladder as he moves from New York City to Las Vegas to oversee a critical project. Here in the vibrant city, he encounters Salma Hayek as Isabel Fuentes, a spirited Mexican woman deeply rooted in her cultural community and family.
Full summary
The whole story of Fools Rush In, scene by scene
Fools Rush In Box Office
Fools Rush In grossed $29.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.5M
- US & Canada
- $29.5M
Fools Rush In Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fools Rush In.
How Well Do You Know Fools Rush In?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Fools Rush In
40 cars on screen, including the 1975 International Harvester Scout II and the 1994 Ford Mustang.
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1975 International Harvester Scout II Main role -
1994 Ford Mustang Important role -
Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Fools Rush In Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “נשואים חפוזים” and “Fools Rush In - Herz über Kopf”.
- Also known as
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- נשואים חפוזים
- Fools Rush In - Herz über Kopf
- Coup de foudre et conséquences
- Mela & Tequila
- Sólo los tontos se enamoran
- Kjærlighet ved andre blikk
- Поспешишь, людей насмешишь
- Kärlek vid andra ögonkastet
- Bolond szél fúj
- Só os Tolos Se Apaixonam
- Jen blázni spěchají
- נישואים חפוזים
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- Και Μετά Ηρθε Ο Ερωτας
- E Agora
- Meu Amor?
- Polubić czy poślubić
- 사랑은 다 괜찮아
- Бързата работа
- 傻瓜跑进来
- Un impulsivo y loco amor
- Na vrat na nos, სულელები ჩქარობენ
- Suin päin suhteeseen
- 愛さずにはいられない
- Iba blázni sa ponáhľajú
- 傻愛成真
- Поспішиш – людей насмішиш
- Només els ximples s’enamoren
- Skuba tik kvailiai
- Graba strică treaba
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Fools Rush In FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fools Rush In, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fools Rush In?
Fools Rush In runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Fools Rush In released?
Fools Rush In was released on February 14, 1997.
Who directed Fools Rush In?
Fools Rush In was directed by Andy Tennant.
More films by Andy Tennant Who is in the cast of Fools Rush In?
Fools Rush In stars Matthew Perry and Salma Hayek.
How much did Fools Rush In make at the box office?
Fools Rush In grossed $29.5 million worldwide.
How is Fools Rush In rated?
Fools Rush In has 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Fools Rush In have a post-credit scene?
No. Fools Rush In has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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