Rush (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Rush is a 1992 action thriller directed by Lili Fini Zanuck, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Sadler and Sam Elliott. It runs 2 hours and earned $7.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1992. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Lili Fini Zanuck
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 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.
A veteran police officer and his new partner go undercover to infiltrate the operation of a dangerous drug lord. As they navigate the criminal underworld, a complicated romantic relationship develops between them. However, their mission becomes increasingly perilous as they face escalating threats and battle the temptation of the very drugs they are trying to eradicate, putting their lives and loyalty on the line.
Rush Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female police officer
- female undercover cop
- undercover police officer
- heroin addict
- narcotics detective
- narcotics cop
- coworker coworker relationship
- sex with coworker
- drug addiction
- female rear nudity
- rough sex
- rear entry sex
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- nudity
- detective
- undercover cop
- junkie
- heroin
- heroin addiction
- drug deal
- camera shot of feet
- billiards
- police officer
- watching tv
- telephone booth
- undercover
- title directed by female
- taxi
- band the musical group
- reference to insurance settlement
- reference to montana
- police partner
- rock quarry
- car thief
- needle tracks
- undercover detective
- intravenous injection
- falling in love
- strung out
- fundamentalist religion
- planting evidence
- blackmail threat
- vendetta
- wild turkey bourbon
- skin burn
- grand jury
- law enforcement corruption
- threatening gesture
- drugs
- drug dealer
- drug dealing
Where to Watch Rush
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rush Cast
Jennifer Jason Leigh leads the cast, with William Sadler and Sam Elliott. Directed by Lili Fini Zanuck; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lili Fini Zanuck
Also Starring in Rush
· 6 moreRush Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rush 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Rush Plot Summary
What happens in Rush from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jim Raynor Jim Raynor is a seasoned undercover narcotics officer who is ordered by his supervisor, Captain Dodd Captain Dodd, to pick a partner from a corps of fresh police academy grads for a large undercover operation. He selects the only female applicant, Kristen Cates Kristen Cates, and although Dodd hesitates, he ultimately approves the pairing. The film then follows their uneasy collaboration as they prepare to dive deep into a dangerous world, relying on each other to stay alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Rush, scene by scene
Rush Box Office
Rush grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.2M
- US & Canada
- $7.2M
Rush Awards & Nominations
Rush earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1992.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
Rush Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rush.
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.
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Who is the seasoned undercover narcotics officer leading the operation?
Cars in Rush
13 cars on screen, including the 1976 AMC Gremlin and the 1968 Dodge Charger.
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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL W116 Important role -
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role
Rush Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Кайф” and “Fieberhaft”.
- Also known as
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- Кайф
- Fieberhaft
- Rush - Uma Viagem Ao Inferno
- Fieberhaft - Undercover in der Drogenhölle
- Effetto allucinante
- Hasta el límite
- Drog
- לחץ
- Бяла омая
- Uygunsuz Yollar
- 毒海情迷
- Opojenie
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- 러쉬
- Opojení
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Movies Like Rush
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rush Hour, Rush Hour 3 and Sweet Rush.
Rush FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Rush, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rush?
Rush runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Rush released?
Rush was released on January 17, 1992.
Who directed Rush?
Rush was directed by Lili Fini Zanuck.
More films by Lili Fini Zanuck Who is in the cast of Rush?
Rush stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Sadler and Sam Elliott, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Rush?
In the US, Rush is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Rush make at the box office?
Rush grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
How is Rush rated?
Rush has 66 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Rush nominated for any awards?
Rush received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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