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The Dukes of Hazzard (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) movie poster

The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 action comedy starring Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott and Jessica Simpson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $111.1 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
worldwide gross
$111.1M
Metascore
33
budget
$50M
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The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genres
Action , Adventure , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$50M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dukes of Hazzard About?

The premise of The Dukes of Hazzard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Cousins Bo and Luke Duke, along with their cousin Daisy and Uncle Jesse, fight to protect their family farm and their way of life in rural Hazzard County. They constantly outsmart the corrupt Commissioner Boss Hogg and his bumbling Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, using their driving skills and resourcefulness to thwart his schemes. The Dukes rely on their beloved orange '69 Dodge Charger, known as the General Lee, as they race to uphold justice and freedom in their community.

The Dukes of Hazzard Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • 1969 dodge charger
  • misogynist
  • female nudity
  • redneck
  • dumb cop
  • waitress
  • tow truck
  • sorority girl
  • small town
  • atlanta georgia
  • blonde stereotype
  • based on cult favorite
+38 more
  • male and female protagonists
  • cousin cousin team
  • male cousin female cousin relationship
  • male cousin male cousin relationship
  • named car
  • blonde woman
  • female topless nudity
  • bow and arrow
  • exploding car
  • exploding building
  • bar
  • white suit
  • modern western
  • car crash
  • car accident
  • police chase
  • police car
  • police officer
  • corrupt sheriff
  • police commissioner
  • corruption
  • corrupt official
  • corrupt cop
  • police corruption
  • car set on fire
  • american muscle
  • 2000s
  • blackface
  • carsploitation film
  • farm
  • sheriff
  • race car
  • moonshine
  • confederate flag
  • scam
  • on the run
  • country boy
  • car racing
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Cast & crew

The Dukes of Hazzard Cast

Johnny Knoxville leads the cast, with Seann William Scott and Jessica Simpson.

Ratings

The Dukes of Hazzard Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Dukes of Hazzard 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Plot

The Dukes of Hazzard Plot Summary

What happens in The Dukes of Hazzard 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

In the vibrant landscape of Hazzard County, Georgia, the Duke family thrives on their moonshine business, deftly managed by cousins Bo Duke, Luke, and Daisy. Their prized possession, a flashy 1969 Dodge Charger named “General Lee,” serves not only as their primary vehicle but also as a beacon of their adventurous spirits. Yet, their uncomplicated lives are continuously disrupted by the nefarious actions of the corrupt local Commissioner, Jefferson Davis Hogg—better known as “Boss Hogg”—and his foolish deputy, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane.

Full summary

The whole story of The Dukes of Hazzard, scene by scene

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Box office

The Dukes of Hazzard Box Office & Budget

The Dukes of Hazzard grossed $111.1 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $80.3 million came from the US and Canada and $30.8 million (28%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$111.1M

2.2× its budget

US & Canada
$80.3M
International
$30.8M
Budget
$50M
US & Canada 72% Rest of the world 28%
Videos

The Dukes of Hazzard Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Dukes of Hazzard.

The Dukes of Hazzard (2005) Official Trailer - Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott Comedy HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Dukes of Hazzard?

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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What is the name of the Duke family's iconic vehicle?

Cars

Cars in The Dukes of Hazzard

104 cars on screen, including the 1969 Dodge Charger and the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado.

All 104 cars
  • 1969 Dodge Charger in The Dukes of Hazzard 1969 Dodge Charger Featured role
  • 1976 Cadillac Eldorado in The Dukes of Hazzard 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Main role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in The Dukes of Hazzard 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Main role
  • 1967 Ford Mustang in The Dukes of Hazzard 1967 Ford Mustang Main role
Details

The Dukes of Hazzard Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Shérif, fais-moi peur, le film” and “Shérif fais-moi peur, le film”.

Also known as
  • Shérif, fais-moi peur, le film
  • Shérif fais-moi peur, le film
  • Ein Duke kommt selten allein
  • Shérif, fais-moi peur
  • Dos chalados y muchas curvas
  • Os Três Duques
  • Hazárd megye lordjai
  • Придурки из Хаззарда
  • Mistři hazardu
  • Οι Ντιούκς
  • הדיוקס קורעים את האזרד
  • Os Gatões: Uma Nova Balada
+14 more
  • Царете на хаоса
  • Hazzardi kihutajad
  • Majstori opasnosti
  • Los Duques de Hazzard
  • Diukowie Hazzardu
  • 正义前锋
  • Çılgın Kuzenler
  • Carja Hazzarda
  • Vidláci na pretekoch
  • Дурні з Хаззарда
  • デュークス・オブ・ハザード
  • Hazardo Ketvertukas
  • คู่บรรลัย ซิ่งเข้าเส้น
  • Cursa din Hazzard

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FAQ

The Dukes of Hazzard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Dukes of Hazzard, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dukes of Hazzard?

The Dukes of Hazzard runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was The Dukes of Hazzard released?

The Dukes of Hazzard was released on August 5, 2005.

Who is in the cast of The Dukes of Hazzard?

The Dukes of Hazzard stars Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott and Jessica Simpson.

How much did The Dukes of Hazzard make at the box office?

The Dukes of Hazzard grossed $111.1 million worldwide ($80.3 million domestic, $30.8 million international) on a budget of $50 million.

How is The Dukes of Hazzard rated?

The Dukes of Hazzard has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 33 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does The Dukes of Hazzard have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dukes of Hazzard has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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