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Rat Race

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

Screenwriter:

Andy Breckman

Starring:

Jon Lovitz, John Cleese, Vince Vieluf, Cuba Gooding Jr., Seth Green, Amy Smart, Rowan Atkinson, Wayne Knight, Dave Thomas, Breckin Meyer, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy

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
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
13th
Some funny moments.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 16 Sep 2015
78
39th
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
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
46th
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
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
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
7th
In terms of relativity, the longest film I've ever seen.
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
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
50th
Dim-witted and extremely broad but occasionally very funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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
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
ihatemoviesIHateMovies
Rated 08 May 2008
45
20th
Has some moments of exceptional comedy.
Rated 08 May 2008
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 26 Mar 2013
29
6th
I lost my IQ along the way! ?=/&&%+^'''!' (Points are just for the opening credits.)
Rated 26 Mar 2013
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
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 30 Jan 2011
59
24th
It felt a little too Cannonball Runny to me.
Rated 30 Jan 2011
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
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 09 Feb 2009
10
14th
Do yourself a favor watch Cannonball Run instead.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
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
spleenspleen
Rated 16 Oct 2014
59
26th
It's a bad, bad, bad, bad film.
Rated 16 Oct 2014
jonquilljonquill
Rated 11 Sep 2007
55
5th
They picked the right screen shot for this one.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
makurebeliMakurebeli
Rated 24 May 2014
100
90th
One of the most quoting movie.
Rated 24 May 2014
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
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
astroduckAstroduck
Rated 29 Apr 2009
90
66th
Hitler scene is awesome.
Rated 29 Apr 2009
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
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
ruderude
Rated 09 Jun 2009
60
33rd
Kinda takes the wattage out of the phrase "star power," don't it?
Rated 09 Jun 2009
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
46
29th
Good for a few decent laughs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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
johnnyzombieJohnnyZombie
Rated 26 Jan 2007
76
35th
Pretty funny, but the ending with Smash Mouth was awful.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Old-fashioned road/adventure comedy with a mixed bag of scenes/sketches
Rated 30 Jul 2012
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
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
febrarofebraro
Rated 12 Feb 2009
50
10th
HEY NOW YOU'RE A ROCK STAR GET YOUR GAME ON, GO PLAAAAAY
Rated 12 Feb 2009
vnguyen442vnguyen442
Rated 29 Dec 2009
90
91st
loved this movie, original idea, great characters, very rewatchable movie
Rated 29 Dec 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
colincslcolincsl
Rated 29 Jul 2009
30
14th
Shitty version of It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Rated 29 Jul 2009
hotsakehotsake
Rated 12 Jul 2012
70
75th
Stupid, Dumb, Fun
Rated 12 Jul 2012
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
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
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 09 Oct 2007
70
61st
Fun, although not be innovative or something.
Rated 09 Oct 2007
buggz79buggz79
Rated 11 Oct 2007
76
53rd
pretty zany movie on how money drives you crazy
Rated 11 Oct 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
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
64th
I enjoyed this all-star laden comedy. John Cleese always kills me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wolf_300Wolf 300
Rated 30 May 2008
77
84th
Very funny slapstick based on It's a Mad Mad Mad World.
Rated 30 May 2008
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 16 Jun 2014
45
22nd
I remember finding this film funny when I first saw it, but after a second viewing I found this film to be quite bad. Some good people in it like Rowan Atkinson and John Cleese, but the bad outweighs the good. Rat Race seems derivative of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, which is a much better film.
Rated 16 Jun 2014
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 18 Aug 2014
80
97th
I love this film. It's silly, and probably a rip-off of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, but it had me in stitches and is one of my go-to movies when I need a pick-me-up. The cast is great and iconic to a certain generation, each playing to their strengths and the jokes are delivered at lightening pace. The plot moves along well, thanks to the numerous characters all with their own little subplots, and it's hard not to root for some of them. A glorious product of the early 00's.
Rated 18 Aug 2014
dwheedwhee
Rated 14 Aug 2007
14
11th
It's stupid funny, and much more stupid than funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 28 Aug 2010
78
68th
This could have been an all-time favorite if the ending wasn't completely abysmal. Seriously... the film could have cut to black 10 minutes early with no ending and I'd have given it ten more points.
Rated 28 Aug 2010
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
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 26 Apr 2009
65
21st
Stupidly funny movie.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
noonespecialNoOneSpecial
Rated 26 Nov 2012
65
9th
This one had a goofy comedy approach. I enjoyed watching this one with friends at a party. This movie is one to sit back and just enjoy the ride without thinking too hard.
Rated 26 Nov 2012
savagelucy42SavageLucy42
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
46th
Not horrible.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cotote2018Cotote2018
Rated 11 Jun 2012
70
38th
Meh.
Rated 11 Jun 2012
rewindrewind
Rated 29 Mar 2010
4
45th
Andy Breckman is a funny person, but just go back to the planet of assholes you came from, Smashmouth.
Rated 29 Mar 2010
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
flatluigiflatluigi
Rated 20 Aug 2007
80
22nd
Cute movie. The Lucy convention is a highlight.
Rated 20 Aug 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Jun 2008
75
86th
very good movie
Rated 27 Jun 2008
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
58
22nd
Not good but not terrible either.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
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
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 05 Oct 2011
69
10th
Not great but the acting is Rat Race's cast prevents the film from going TOO out of hand.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
pedro1309pedro1309
Rated 04 Jul 2008
50
16th
ordinary
Rated 04 Jul 2008
jimbojimbo
Rated 20 Jun 2009
35
12th
Wholly unremarkable, but very watchable.
Rated 20 Jun 2009
margustaMargusTa
Rated 17 Jan 2021
40
19th
Pretty much same plot as in "It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World". This one doesn't even come close to the level of Mad World, despite very experienced Jerry Zucker and all those star actors. Scene with the monster truck was pretty cool though.
Rated 17 Jan 2021
ennuiEnnui
Rated 09 Jan 2007
10
15th
points upped by john cleese....
Rated 09 Jan 2007
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 20 Feb 2009
45
2nd
Ridiculous and, for the most part, just not funny.
Rated 20 Feb 2009
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 03 Jan 2009
70
68th
I actually didn't mind this movie. It had it's moments and really, who doesn't like John Cleese?! However...this film had one of THE worst endings I've ever had the displeasure of viewing. (Who would go to a benefit concert featuring....SMASHMOUTH?! Not this chick...they'd have to pay ME! HMPH!)
Rated 03 Jan 2009
liltxgal98liltxgal98
Rated 11 Feb 2009
95
68th
Great farce and romp hearkening back to Marx Brothers
Rated 11 Feb 2009
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
84
29th
funny
Rated 14 Oct 2008
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 11 Mar 2020
52
53rd
Seen: 2. Nothing more than another absurd Zucker production. Not that there is anything wrong with that, especially with a talented cast playing along. I had a few belly laughs, so it was worth it, even a second time.
Rated 11 Mar 2020
nick007nick_007
Rated 16 May 2007
82
38th
Great cast! Made a funny movie
Rated 16 May 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 08 Jun 2009
60
29th
Stressfull.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 29 May 2007
6
35th
"Iiiiss aaa raaaaze !!!"
Rated 29 May 2007
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 30 Mar 2009
23
1st
skip it and rent "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad World" instead.............
Rated 30 Mar 2009
kctgreatkctgreat
Rated 30 Jun 2010
57
5th
senseless
Rated 30 Jun 2010
jaxknightjax_knight
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
90th
Stupid and cheesey but funny as heck :)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 20 Feb 2008
25
0th
Made it through this and was happy when it was over. I know it was supposed to be funny, but I didn't find it funny at all.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
biedronskiBiedronski
Rated 05 Jan 2009
76
56th
It's a very simple plot, following a ton a different characters trying to get to the winning money fastest. There are some very funny parts, then there are some very cheesy, childish, and medocre parts. But I enjoyed this movie. Some of the bets that the rich folk were making were funny. I will say that this movie loses a LOT of points because of how terrible the ending was. It could very well be the dumbest ending I've ever seen.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
therevTheRev
Rated 12 May 2008
50
22nd
silly movie, good when you need mindless humor...
Rated 12 May 2008
riggsRIGGS
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
50th
should be a "new classic"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 16 Feb 2007
35
13th
Watchable
Rated 16 Feb 2007
mjbitesMJbites
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
4th
Not funny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
johnny_geojohnny geo
Rated 02 Jul 2010
51
16th
funny
Rated 02 Jul 2010
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
55
39th
A lot of laughs. Fun and entertaining mostly because of John Lovitz.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 25 Jan 2009
65
30th
amusing.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
stlunatix202stlunatix202
Rated 30 Dec 2006
86
48th
the craziest most off the wall comedy ive ever seen i think. its full of adult humor that i find hiliarious
Rated 30 Dec 2006
caimancaiman
Rated 14 Mar 2008
50
14th
Reasonably entertaining characters working within a pretty funny plot device. Everything was going along fine, but then fucking Smash Mouth comes along, rips the movie away from you, tears it in half and pisses all over it.
Rated 14 Mar 2008
scbmcmxcscbMCMXC
Rated 07 Sep 2009
87
89th
Extreamly funny movie, with an amazing plot and and actors. Would love a sequel!
Rated 07 Sep 2009
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
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
vv238vv238
Rated 02 Oct 2018
33
31st
This is a great example on how to not do tone. There is the potential for funny sequences in here. The problem is that they are often executed in the most tepid way possible or they are cut with really bad subplots. If you could get rid of some of the fat and smooth out the tone, you might have something here.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
bluewasabiibluewasabii
Rated 13 Nov 2008
70
41st
slightly complicated and hilarious
Rated 13 Nov 2008
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
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
50
21st
2.52/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
hevanlydevilHevanlyDevil
Rated 27 Nov 2011
80
32nd
I saw ths with my nan and it was pretty awesome xD
Rated 27 Nov 2011

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