Hot Rod (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hot Rod is a 2007 comedy starring Andy Samberg, Ian McShane and Isla Fisher. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $14.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hot Rod About?
The premise of Hot Rod without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble dreams of being a legendary daredevil. To achieve his goal and earn the respect he craves, he plans a massive stunt: jumping over fifteen buses. However, this isn't purely for glory; Rod is determined to raise the money needed for his stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. With the help of his loyal, if somewhat eccentric, crew, Rod prepares for the jump of his life, facing numerous challenges and hilarious mishaps along the way.
Hot Rod Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- restaurant
- ebenezer scrooge character
- falling downhill
- nickname as title
- two word title
- psychotronic film
- cameo
- hairy armpit
- male protagonist
- slacker
- man child
- moped
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- humiliation
- neighbor
- killing an animal
- shuriken
- motor
- comedy troupe
- slow motion scene
- slapstick comedy
- flashback
- bare chested male
- thrown through a wall
- taco
- stepfather stepson relationship
- soiling pants
- radio
- punched in the face
- punched in the stomach
- painting
- overturning car
- out of body experience
- motorcycle
- montage
- molotov cocktail
- love
- kicked in the stomach
- ice rink
- husband wife relationship
- hanging upside down
- hit with a chair
- hit with a brick
- hit in the face
- hit by a car
- half brother
- grilled cheese sandwich
- glowing eyes
- freeze frame
- falling into a pool
- drowning
Hot Rod Cast
Andy Samberg leads the cast, with Ian McShane and Isla Fisher.
Hot Rod Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hot Rod 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 64% User score
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Hot Rod Plot Summary
What happens in Hot Rod from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rod Kimble, Andy Samberg, has spent his life believing his dead father was a successful and respectable stuntman who worked for Evel Knievel, and he longs to carve out the same legendary path. He craves the approval of his strict stepfather, Frank Ian McShane, a man who routinely belittles Rod and loves to win at sparring, treating his dream as a joke rather than a calling. Armed with a Tomos moped and a stubborn streak, Rod launches a string of bold but often comic misfires, each jump heightening the tension between aspiration and reality as he keeps pushing forward.
Full summary
The whole story of Hot Rod, scene by scene
Hot Rod Box Office
Hot Rod grossed $14.4 million worldwide. $13.9 million came from the US and Canada and $415,322 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.4M
- US & Canada
- $13.9M
- International
- $415.3K
Hot Rod Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hot Rod.
How Well Do You Know Hot Rod?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of Rod Kimble's stepfather who constantly doubts his stunt abilities?
Cars in Hot Rod
25 cars on screen, including the Tomos Sprint and the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6.
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Tomos Sprint Main role -
2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Important role -
1986 Dodge Ram Van Important role -
Honda CRF 250 Important role
Hot Rod Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Hot Rod - Loucos Sobre Rodas” and “Flipado Sobre Ruedas”.
- Also known as
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- Hot Rod - Loucos Sobre Rodas
- Flipado Sobre Ruedas
- 핫 로드
- Rod Radical
- Hot Rod - Mit Vollgas durch die Hölle
- Az örök kaszkadőr
- Hot Rod - Uno svitato in moto
- Лихач
- Pirat ciest
- Pirát silnic
- פעלולן לנצח
- Tam Gaz
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- Loucos Sobre Rodas
- Луда глава
- Narwaniec
- Karštos Sėdynės
- 飞车手罗德
- 핫 라드
- Род-каскадер
- Rod, regele cascadorilor
- ฮ็อต ร็อด สิงห์สตันท์บิดสะท้านโลก
- 瘋狂飛車手
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Movies Like Hot Rod
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hot Rod Gang, The Hotshots and The Hot Rock.
Hot Rod FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hot Rod, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hot Rod?
Hot Rod runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Hot Rod released?
Hot Rod was released on August 3, 2007.
Who is in the cast of Hot Rod?
Hot Rod stars Andy Samberg, Ian McShane and Isla Fisher.
How much did Hot Rod make at the box office?
Hot Rod grossed $14.4 million worldwide ($13.9 million domestic, $415,322 international).
How is Hot Rod rated?
Hot Rod has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Hot Rod have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hot Rod has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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