Rush (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rush is a 2013 action drama directed by Ron Howard, starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl and Olivia Wilde. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $97 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. It won 1 award from 12 nominations, including Best Editing at the BAFTA 2014. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $38M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rush About?
The premise of Rush without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1970s, Formula 1 racing saw a fierce rivalry develop between James Hunt, a charismatic British driver, and Niki Lauda, a precise Austrian competitor. This film explores their contrasting personalities and their relentless pursuit of victory in a dangerous sport where a single mistake can be fatal. The story follows their intense season, marked by incredible speed, daring maneuvers, and the constant threat of disaster as they push the boundaries of performance and risk everything for the ultimate prize.
Rush Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- formula 1
- rivalry
- 1970s
- nurburgring germany
- professional rivalry
- car racing
- based on true story
- male nudity
- playboy
- mclaren
- ferrari
- racing accident
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- based on real person
- formula 3
- punched in the face
- race car
- burn victim
- female rear nudity
- sex standing up
- male rear nudity
- risk
- polar opposite
- race car crash
- risk taking
- motor sports
- speeding
- austrian abroad
- champagne reception
- virility
- sex in a shower
- helmet
- sex scene
- rival
- world champion
- vomiting
- over eagerness
- disfigured face
- sports injury
- burn injury
- bursting into flames
- pit stop
- wreathed in flames
- mile high club
- monaco grand prix
- jeroboam champagne bottle
- reckless driving
- wedding
- formula 1 car
- sports history
- female nudity
Rush Cast
Chris Hemsworth leads the cast, with Daniel Brühl and Olivia Wilde. Directed by Ron Howard.
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Director Ron Howard
More from Ron Howard
More films directed by Ron Howard, best-rated first: Parenthood, Frost/Nixon, Rebuilding Paradise and Apollo 13.
Rush Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rush 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
2.7K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Rush Plot Summary
What happens in Rush from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) are two exceptionally talented race car drivers whose fierce rivalry first ignites in 1970 at a thrilling Formula Three race held at the Crystal Palace circuit in England. During this race, both drivers encounter a mishap that leads to their cars spinning out, but ultimately, Hunt emerges victorious. Hunt is characterized as a brash and confident Englishman, famously known for his pre-race tradition of vomiting, while Lauda presents a stark contrast as a calm and calculating technical mastermind, achieving excellence through precision.
Full summary
The whole story of Rush, scene by scene
Rush Box Office & Budget
Rush grossed $97 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $26.9 million came from the US and Canada and $70 million (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$97M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $26.9M
- International
- $70M
- Budget
- $38M
Rush Awards & Nominations
Rush won 1 award from 12 nominations, including Best Editing at the BAFTA 2014. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2014, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win12 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2014 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Editing
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Daniel Brühl
- Nominated Best Sound
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
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Critics' Choice 2014 4 nominations- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Hair and Makeup
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Daniel Brühl
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2014 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Daniel Brühl
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
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Golden Globes 2014 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Daniel Brühl
Rush Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Rush - Trailer 2
- Trailer Rush - Trailer 3
- Clip Film Clip
- Clip F1 Racer Chris Hemsworth Accused Of Cheating - Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Rush?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What year did the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda begin?
Cars in Rush
15 cars on screen, including the 2006 BMW 7 E65 and the 2004 Lexus RX.
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2006 BMW 7 E65 Important role -
2004 Lexus RX Important role -
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Important role -
2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Minor role
Rush Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Rush - Alles für den Sieg” and “Hajsza a győzelemért”.
- Also known as
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- Rush - Alles für den Sieg
- Hajsza a győzelemért
- 极速风流
- Гонка
- С пълна газ
- Rivali
- Rush - Duelo de Rivais
- Zafere Hücum
- Rivalové
- Wyścig
- อัดเต็มสปีด
- 러시: 더 라이벌
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- Rush: Rivalitate și adrenalină
- Rush: No Limite da Emoção
- ラッシュ/プライドと友情
- Dirka življenja
- 決戰終點線
- Rush: Pasión y Gloria
- Utrka života
- 一級雙雄
- Lenktynės, რბოლა
- اندفاع
- Đường Đua Nghẹt Thở
- Rush – Alles für den Sieg
- شتاب
- Võidu nimel
- Трка живота
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Rush FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rush, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rush?
Rush runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Rush released?
Rush was released on September 20, 2013.
Who directed Rush?
Rush was directed by Ron Howard.
More films by Ron Howard Who is in the cast of Rush?
Rush stars Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl and Olivia Wilde.
How much did Rush make at the box office?
Rush grossed $97 million worldwide ($26.9 million domestic, $70 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
How is Rush rated?
Rush has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did Rush win?
Rush won 1 award from 12 nominations, including Best Editing at the BAFTA 2014.
Does Rush have a post-credit scene?
No. Rush has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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