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Rushmore (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Rushmore is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Wes Anderson, starring Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $17.2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. It won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1999. Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
- Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Rushmore About?
The premise of Rushmore without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A precocious and ambitious high school student becomes infatuated with his first-grade teacher. His romantic pursuits are complicated when he discovers that she is also interested in a successful businessman. Seeking mentorship, he develops a relationship with the businessman, leading to a surprising rivalry and a series of comical mishaps as he navigates love and adolescence.
Rushmore Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- love triangle
- jealousy
- bully
- father son relationship
- single father
- teacher
- industrialist
- preparatory school
- high school
- unrequited love
- depression
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- dream
- friendship
- one word title
- slow motion scene
- teen angst
- playwright
- obsession
- expulsion
- title spoken by character
- misfit
- vietnam war veteran
- national film registry
- fake injury
- teenager
- urban setting
- headmaster
- private school
- millionaire
- barber
- unhappy marriage
- unwanted kiss
- irreverence
- stroke
- crush
- haircut
- widow
- class differences
- widower
- sabotage
- hospital
- hotel
- flirting
- swimming pool
- cemetery
- bicycle
- library
- restaurant
- infidelity
Where to watch
Where to Watch Rushmore
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Rushmore Cast
Jason Schwartzman leads the cast, with Bill Murray. Directed by Wes Anderson.
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Director Wes Anderson
Ratings
Rushmore Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rushmore 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 74% User score
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Plot
Rushmore Plot Summary
What happens in Rushmore 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
Max Fischer, portrayed by Jason Schwartzman, is an ambitious and quirky 15-year-old attending Rushmore Academy, a prestigious boys’ school. An overachiever, Max holds titles for the presidency or founding of various clubs, showing far more enthusiasm for extracurricular activities than for his academic responsibilities. This lack of focus leads to him being placed on “sudden death academic probation” by the stern headmaster, Dr. Guggenheim (Brian Cox). Regardless of the warning that failing one more class could lead to his expulsion, Max is determined to remain at Rushmore for as long as he can.
Full summary
The whole story of Rushmore, scene by scene
Box office
Rushmore Box Office & Budget
Rushmore grossed $17.2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $17.1 million came from the US and Canada and $90,884 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.2M
1.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $17.1M
- International
- $90.9K
- Budget
- $9M
US & Canada 99%
Rest of the world 1%
Awards
Rushmore Awards & Nominations
Rushmore won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1999. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1999, with 2 wins from 2 nominations.
2 wins3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 1999 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Best Director – Wes Anderson
- Won Best Supporting Male – Bill Murray
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Golden Globes 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) – Bill Murray
Videos
Rushmore Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette Wes Anderson on Rushmore | Film4 Interview Special
- Featurette Press Conference (1998) | TIFF REWIND
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Rushmore?
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
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character of the film?
Cars
Cars in Rushmore
18 cars on screen, including the 1996 Bentley Turbo R LWB and the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina.
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1996 Bentley Turbo R LWB Main role -
1997 Chevrolet Lumina Minor role -
E-Z-Go Marathon Minor role -
1997 Ford Club Wagon Minor role
Details
Rushmore Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Três é Demais” and “맥스군 사랑에 빠지다”.
- Also known as
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- Três é Demais
- 맥스군 사랑에 빠지다
- Ռաշմոր
- Gostam Todos da Mesma
- Jak jsem balil učitelku
- Академия Рашмор
- 青春年少
- Academia Rushmore
- Рашмор
- 天才マックスの世界
- Okostojás
- Çılgın Liseliler
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- Ο Αρχάριος
- המרוץ לצמרת של מקס פישר
- Колежът Ръшмор
- 都是愛情惹的禍
- Ako som balil učiteľku
- Akatemian älypää
- Mối Tình Tay Ba Trường Rushmore
- Tres son multitud
- แสบอัจฉริยะ
- 撬牆腳
- Rašmora
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From the blog
Articles About Rushmore
Our article about Rushmore: “Blockbusters vs. Indies: The Battle for Box Office Dominance”.
FAQ
Rushmore FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Rushmore, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rushmore?
Rushmore runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Rushmore released?
Rushmore was released on December 11, 1998.
Who directed Rushmore?
Rushmore was directed by Wes Anderson.
More films by Wes Anderson Who is in the cast of Rushmore?
Rushmore stars Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray.
Where can I watch Rushmore?
In the US, Rushmore is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Rushmore make at the box office?
Rushmore grossed $17.2 million worldwide ($17.1 million domestic, $90,884 international) on a budget of $9 million.
How is Rushmore rated?
Rushmore has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 87 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Rushmore win?
Rushmore won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1999.
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