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Rat Race

2001
Comedy
Adventure
1h 52m
Donald P. Sinclair (Cleese) has placed six separate gold coins in different slot machines in his casino. The lucky six who find these coins discover an opportunity of a lifetime. The chance to own $2 million. Locked up in a locker in New Mexico, these six contestants must now race each other, to be the first to the cash. There are no rules in place and everything that could possibly happen, does. Whilst, behind the scenes, Sinclair's associates are placing their bets. (imdb)
Directed by:
Jerry Zucker Jerry Zucker
Written by:
Andy Breckman
Starring:
Jon Lovitz Jon Lovitz John Cleese John Cleese Vince Vieluf Cuba Gooding Jr. Cuba Gooding Jr. Seth Green Seth Green Amy Smart Amy Smart Rowan Atkinson Rowan Atkinson Wayne Knight Wayne Knight Dave Thomas Dave Thomas Breckin Meyer Breckin Meyer Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg Kathy Najimy Kathy Najimy
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Genres:
Comedy, Adventure
Countries:
Canada, USA
Language:
English
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Rat Race

2001
Comedy
Adventure
1h 52m
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recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 22 Apr 2011
68
44th
It's hard to accurately rate this movie when you're left with the disgusting aftertaste of Smash Mouth. Still, it's good to be true to yourself, stand your ground and say how you really feel, especially when those around you joke about your love of this movie.
Rated 22 Apr 2011
magbMagb
Rated 18 Feb 2007
50
15th
This movie has what must be the worst ending of any movie ever. Other than that it's decent.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 06 Sep 2019
40
11th
It was ehn, it was like a bland holiday family dinner but then right at the end your uncle Smash Mouth takes you into the garage. Jon Lovitz “a dollar?!” forever. What the hell was Vince Vieluf?
Rated 06 Sep 2019
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
53
32nd
People do silly things in silly situations. Basicially if you find that funny then you will like this movie. Sadly I don't find such things all that entertaining for an entire movie. Although it's not bad, it's just not anything special.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 16 Sep 2015
78
40th
The scene at the World War II veterans' meeting is brilliant, and Rowan Atkinson is always fun. Everything else is meh.
Rated 16 Sep 2015
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 28 May 2009
34
15th
It's impossible for a wacky ensemble comedy with this cast to be utterly devoid of humour, so be sure, Rat Race has *some* laughs. They come mostly from Cleese, Thomas, and Lovitz -- some of the other characters/plotlines have their moments, but others are just damn annoying. I'd forgive that somewhat, because when the jokes hit they are very funny, but holy fuck this is one of the worst ending I've seen in a film. I mean, I've seen some bad endings, but Smash Mouth? Is this happening?
Rated 28 May 2009
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
13th
Some funny moments.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
sockmanSockman
Rated 03 Jun 2008
10
5th
It was a crappy (perhaps not terrible) "Mad Mad Mad Mad World" ripoff and then it completely falls apart in the last five minutes. What the fuck?
Rated 03 Jun 2008
nobambanobamba
Rated 13 Mar 2021
50
45th
Maybe a few people too many (Rowen Atkinson, Vince Vieluf) so some interesting characters could have used more screen time. Amy Smart was great as a crazy lady. Lanei Chapman should have been in more movies. Did Gloria Allred pay for a role? A surprising number of famous people (Cuba Gooding Jr) at the time who fell off the map. The ending was terrible, even if Smash Mouth was popular. Great setups (I Love Lucy bus) Fav scene: the deadpan Barbie Museum was hilarious.
Rated 13 Mar 2021
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
50th
Dim-witted and extremely broad but occasionally very funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 22 Aug 2021
69
50th
The very definition of early 2000's aesthetic, down to the South Park-lite credits, blaringly-lit nothing-to-see-here cinematography, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Amy Smart, you are missed wherever you are. Likewise it's a terrible film somehow bettered by some moments of extreme comedy that push the boundaries of good taste, for the better. Like Hitler's Car. No, Smash Mouth still doesn't count, not sorry. But Lovitz could be playing Hitler's harmonica to All Star. See, that IS funny.
Rated 22 Aug 2021
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
7th
In terms of relativity, the longest film I've ever seen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 22 May 2017
5
24th
Its over-the-top plot contrivance-driven brand of comedy isn't particularly clever or subtle, of course, but so help me, some dud bits aside, I still laughed quite a bit (the Jewish Pear family in Hitler's car, Enrico and Zack delivering the human heart, and Owen with the bus full of Lucys were standout storylines) and Sinclair and his buds' ridiculous bets were a fun side-gag. The misguided attempt at a heartwarming ending sticks out like a sore thumb though (Smash Mouth+crowd surfing=eyeroll).
Rated 22 May 2017
corbadCorbad
Rated 20 Feb 2018
50
15th
It's incredibly crammed with jokes, but only a precious few hit home (most of those thanks to the inimitable Rowan Atkinson). Most of the others are just ... yelling or discomfort.
Rated 20 Feb 2018
monkeyflipmonkeyflip
Rated 06 Oct 2009
67
75th
It is a lot of fun. Which is surprising because it does not have a cast that I particularly care for. It's brisk enough to not matter.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
jonquilljonquill
Rated 11 Sep 2007
55
5th
They picked the right screen shot for this one.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
51st
Madcap comedy about a cross country race for a pot of cash. Huge and reasonably talented cast, some good laughs, but the ending falls well short of expectations. Smash Mouth? Really?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
close2ndclose2nd
Rated 11 Feb 2008
75
25th
The best attempt to remake Cannonball Run without actually remaking it. Props to being a sleeper comedy and well-casted.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
captainjonnyCaptainJonny
Rated 16 Apr 2010
77
84th
When I first saw this I laughed myself silly. That was about 7 or 8 years ago now but it still has it's amusing moments. With the ensemble cast there is kind of a style of comedy for everyone to sample. The desperation of the characters is at times amusing, others outrageous in a far fetched sense or a "that is so wrong" sense. Good for a laugh though. Also Rowan Atkinson's character is yet another creation that could be classed as one of the worst human beings alive. Amusingly so.
Rated 16 Apr 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 30 Jan 2011
59
24th
It felt a little too Cannonball Runny to me.
Rated 30 Jan 2011
kokoskotekokoskote
Rated 19 Jan 2013
100
92nd
One of the most hilarious movies I've ever seen. With Mr. Bean's constant bouts of narcolepsy, Cuba Gooding Jr's hysterics, Amy Smart's batshit craziness, a psychotic squirrel lady...the moments you'll sit still, not laughing during this movie, are few and far between.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
ruderude
Rated 09 Jun 2009
60
33rd
Kinda takes the wattage out of the phrase "star power," don't it?
Rated 09 Jun 2009
vnguyen442vnguyen442
Rated 29 Dec 2009
90
91st
loved this movie, original idea, great characters, very rewatchable movie
Rated 29 Dec 2009
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 26 Jan 2007
76
35th
Pretty funny, but the ending with Smash Mouth was awful.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
hotsakehotsake
Rated 12 Jul 2012
70
75th
Stupid, Dumb, Fun
Rated 12 Jul 2012
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 26 Mar 2013
29
5th
I lost my IQ along the way! ?=/&&%+^'''!' (Points are just for the opening credits.)
Rated 26 Mar 2013
astroduckAstroduck
Rated 29 Apr 2009
90
66th
Hitler scene is awesome.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
colincslcolincsl
Rated 29 Jul 2009
30
14th
Shitty version of It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Rated 29 Jul 2009
twincinematwincinema
Rated 06 Sep 2019
25
9th
Cut this movie down to just the Jon Lovitz scenes, and you have an award-winner.
Rated 06 Sep 2019
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Old-fashioned road/adventure comedy with a mixed bag of scenes/sketches
Rated 30 Jul 2012
gritGrit
Rated 01 Jun 2007
12
9th
A cobbled together plotline, numerous cringe worthy moments and some suprisingly poor acting, this supposedly real-life cartoon falls flat on its face. I was expecting a humourous adventure in the theme of the Wacky Racers, especially with John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson involved, but have to say I was quite dissapointed. Not that it doesn't have its monents, it's just that they are infrequent and coupled with equally annoying and tired set-pieces.
Rated 01 Jun 2007
makurebeliMakurebeli
Rated 24 May 2014
100
90th
One of the most quoting movie.
Rated 24 May 2014
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 01 Feb 2012
28
10th
One of the most unrealistic and stupid films I've ever seen. None of the gags are good. None of the actors are good (except for maybe Seth Green). It has perhaps the worst ending for any movie ever.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 09 Feb 2009
10
14th
Do yourself a favor watch Cannonball Run instead.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
14
10th
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World had famous comedians and actors. Rat Race had mostly unknowns and has-beens, save Rowan Atkinson. The difference is startling.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
46
29th
Good for a few decent laughs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ihatemoviesIHateMovies
Rated 08 May 2008
45
20th
Has some moments of exceptional comedy.
Rated 08 May 2008
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 02 May 2007
13
10th
Groping clumsily for madcap, it manages to hit fucking insufferable instead. And just when you think you can't get any more pissed off, Smashmouth appears.
Rated 02 May 2007
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 28 Apr 2011
68
23rd
A decent romp that, while not nearly as good as its aspirations, still provides some good laughs here and there.
Rated 28 Apr 2011
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
12th
There is indeed some funny junk in Rat Race- mostly thanks to John Cleese, Dave Thomas, and Jon Lovitz - but the rest is forgettable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
febrarofebraro
Rated 12 Feb 2009
50
10th
HEY NOW YOU'RE A ROCK STAR GET YOUR GAME ON, GO PLAAAAAY
Rated 12 Feb 2009
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Dec 2007
52
12th
Occasionally funny, but it relies too much on age-old stereotypes (lesbian bikers, dishonest hookers, insane ex-girlfriends, etc.) that are not so much offensive as they are stale. The ending is forced, awkward, and incredibly dated.
Rated 14 Dec 2007
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 27 Mar 2021
91
88th
I can't believe I didn't grow up watching this film. It's ridiculous and random in all the right ways. Most importantly, each of the characters in this film sort of have their own type of humor associated with them, so theoretically, anybody watching will enjoy the film, since comedy is so utterly subjective. This is the most objectively funny film I've ever seen. Period.
Rated 27 Mar 2021
spleenspleen
Rated 16 Oct 2014
59
26th
It's a bad, bad, bad, bad film.
Rated 16 Oct 2014
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 26 Apr 2009
65
21st
Stupidly funny movie.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
58
22nd
Not good but not terrible either.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
tsvetetsvete
Rated 04 Feb 2011
83
39th
2
Rated 04 Feb 2011
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
84
29th
funny
Rated 14 Oct 2008
buggz79buggz79
Rated 11 Oct 2007
76
53rd
pretty zany movie on how money drives you crazy
Rated 11 Oct 2007
branqonbranqon
Rated 26 Apr 2009
65
28th
i bumped it up a bit because this was my favourite movie for a long time in elementary school. it was on tv on christmas eve, it wasn't nearly as funny as i remembered it. i hate seth green.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 08 Feb 2007
72
26th
Your mileage may vary. The slapstick can be either hilarious or a bit annoying, but it's an entertaining romp overall. John Cleese is a highlight.
Rated 08 Feb 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 08 Jun 2009
60
29th
Stressfull.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
matija_dMatija D
Rated 27 Apr 2013
37
13th
Such a good cast and still movie is a failure...
Rated 27 Apr 2013
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
25th
Not a horrible movie. John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson do pretty good, with some quality comedy here and there. Suitable for a light rental on a lazy night.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 20 Feb 2009
45
2nd
Ridiculous and, for the most part, just not funny.
Rated 20 Feb 2009
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 24 Jul 2023
59
29th
This is just such a crazy movie. It's funnier at some points than it is during others, but then again, I've seen plenty of comedies that make you laugh 0 times and which also employ similar crazy plot points. A fun cast, a weird plot, and some scenarios that are difficult to explain. Just a lot of fun for the most part even if it does have some weaker moments. Lady bikers vs. Hitler's car was totally my favorite moment. How the hell do you come up writing this plot, anyway?
Rated 24 Jul 2023
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 29 May 2007
6
34th
"Iiiiss aaa raaaaze !!!"
Rated 29 May 2007
matt2015matt2015
Rated 04 Apr 2009
70
22nd
when the guy losses that heart and the dog takes it....hillarious
Rated 04 Apr 2009
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 19 Jun 2011
60
37th
Remember when Smash Mouth was popular?
Rated 19 Jun 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
63
14th
Such good comedy potential is completely wasted in an uneven movie.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
shaoShao
Rated 29 Aug 2007
62
42nd
Kinda funny.
Rated 29 Aug 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
37th
It's good for a laugh. Rowan Atkinson is especially funny. Eet'sa lace! It gets kinda tedious at times, but sometimes it's manic and funny. Meh!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 19 Sep 2009
30
7th
do yourself a favor and watch It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World instead.
Rated 19 Sep 2009
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 30 Aug 2007
50
18th
Entertaining and has it's funny parts but overall, not something you remember.
Rated 30 Aug 2007
polsterpolster
Rated 22 Jul 2008
74
33rd
As dumb as it looks, this one actually turns out to be pretty funny.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
mephistoMephisto
Rated 17 Dec 2008
100
76th
I'm eccentric! REOWR REOWR
Rated 17 Dec 2008
cotote2018Cotote2018
Rated 11 Jun 2012
70
38th
Meh.
Rated 11 Jun 2012
samgroundsSamGrounds
Rated 09 Dec 2013
70
25th
Kind of funny
Rated 09 Dec 2013
kerrekKerrek
Rated 14 Aug 2007
28
11th
Bad, bad, bad. Don't watch it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ryangryang
Rated 27 Apr 2007
70
31st
Entertaining...but no blockbuster
Rated 27 Apr 2007
vheujgevheujge
Rated 29 Jan 2010
61
54th
Hit and miss comedy but I guess I just like stupid movies :-/. Smash Mouth kills it though.
Rated 29 Jan 2010
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 01 Sep 2009
46
36th
The ending is really bad, but it works pretty well as a collection of individually funny scenes.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 05 Mar 2007
45
29th
Moderately funny, but Cuba Gooding Jr. clearly comes from the planet 'tryingtoohard.' ~JR
Rated 05 Mar 2007
007tuxedo007Tuxedo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
32
4th
This film might have the worst ending of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 02 Mar 2007
62
8th
This ensemble cast was too spread out and no star truly ever got the chance to shine.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
ocelotOcelot
Rated 01 May 2009
60
54th
Minus 10 points for the ending.
Rated 01 May 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Mar 2007
15
5th
Didn't like it.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 19 Oct 2018
50
14th
It's just too fucking stupid at times. I generally like Zucker's films, Airplane is one of my favorite movies. This one just has some infuriating bad scenes, there are a couple good laughs to keep it from being a complete dud though.
Rated 19 Oct 2018
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 13 Mar 2015
60
25th
A bit of a nostalgic movie, but just a very cheap rip-off of It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World.
Rated 13 Mar 2015
ikeboywonderikeboywonder
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
11th
fuck bean
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
55
39th
A lot of laughs. Fun and entertaining mostly because of John Lovitz.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
bamboozledbamboozled
Rated 19 Apr 2011
81
20th
A guilty pleasure. A one sentence plot strung together better than it should have. The cast and editing really tie the film together. No rug but still fun.
Rated 19 Apr 2011
batface89batface89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
45
8th
Some funny scenes but this feels a lot like smoky and the bandit and that type of film.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 19 Jul 2023
20
7th
Rat Race knows every note of every film it is trying to be, but it does not know the how to play the music.
Rated 19 Jul 2023
bluewasabiibluewasabii
Rated 13 Nov 2008
70
41st
slightly complicated and hilarious
Rated 13 Nov 2008
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 28 Mar 2017
50
22nd
C
Rated 28 Mar 2017
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
8th
Mad mad comedy that sort of works.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 18 Feb 2007
1
17th
Vaguely funny in parts but it could & should have been much better.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
hahaHaha
Rated 09 Apr 2009
70
42nd
Funny turns all around, but the story could have been better.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
curioushaircurioushair
Rated 08 Sep 2007
78
78th
The ensemble cast is fantastic, the dry self-deprecation of the Brits together with the over-the-top American slapstick makes for great chemistry. It's wry, witty, silly and gut-bustingly funny (right up until the cloyingly sentimental end scene).
Rated 08 Sep 2007
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 30 Mar 2009
23
1st
skip it and rent "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World" instead.............
Rated 30 Mar 2009
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
55
21st
Egg Race
Rated 16 Jun 2012
riggsRIGGS
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
50th
should be a "new classic"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
1st
The combined suck of Breckin Meyer and Whoopi, together with a random ending and tons of unfunny jokes make this one of the DUMBEST movies I've ever seen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 19 May 2007
0
8th
Absolute crap
Rated 19 May 2007
timon88Timon88
Rated 09 Jul 2008
74
72nd
Perhaps not a great movie by strictly artistic standards, but the fact that I laughed so loudly and so often is definitely worth something. I'm a sucker for almost any movie that "pushes the comedic envelope", which this certainly does.
Rated 09 Jul 2008
mistakesMistakes
Rated 01 Jan 2011
40
13th
Mistakes - 1) In the helicopter chase scene you can clearly see that the metallic pickup truck had suffered serious grille and bumper damage, but in the scene when they arrived at the service station the front appears to be undamaged. 2) When the lady trips on the glass and rolls down the stairs, you can see the ankle pads she's wearing.
Rated 01 Jan 2011
turinturin
Rated 29 Jan 2009
35
7th
If you really must.
Rated 29 Jan 2009
jdiddy381Jdiddy381
Rated 30 Jul 2009
65
59th
Very fun comedy, with a great cast. It has good rewatch value as well.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
hot_fuzzhot fuzz
Rated 05 Jun 2008
80
82nd
it's a race, i'm winning...
Rated 05 Jun 2008

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