How to Watch the Rush Hour Movies in Order
All 3 Rush Hour movies in release order (1998 to 2007), with a quick take on each film.
Want to watch the Rush Hour movies in order? The franchise spans 3 films released from 1998 to 2007. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Rush Hour watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.
1. Rush Hour (1998)
When Hong Kong Inspector Lee is summoned to Los Angeles to investigate a kidnapping, the FBI doesn't want any outside help and assigns cocky LAPD Detective James Carter to distract Lee from the case.
2. Rush Hour 2 (2001)
It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord wh
3. Rush Hour 3 (2007)
After a botched assassination attempt, the mismatched duo finds themselves in Paris, struggling to retrieve a precious list of names, as the murderous crime syndicate's henchmen try their best to stop
Watch order at a glance
- Rush Hour (1998)
- Rush Hour 2 (2001)
- Rush Hour 3 (2007)
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Frequently asked questions
How many Rush Hour movies are there?
There are 3 Rush Hour movies, released from 1998 to 2007.
What order should I watch the Rush Hour movies in?
Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with Rush Hour (1998) and finish with Rush Hour 3.
What is the first Rush Hour movie?
Rush Hour, released in 1998.
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