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Hot Rod (2007)

PG_13 88 min  -  Comedy  -   3 August 2007 (USA)
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Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation.

Director:

Akiva Schaffer

Writer:

Pam Brady
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andy Samberg ...
Jorma Taccone ...
Bill Hader ...
Danny McBride ...
Rico (as Danny McBride)
Isla Fisher ...
Sissy Spacek ...
Ian McShane ...
Will Arnett ...
Chris Parnell ...
Chester Tam ...
Mark Acheson ...
Brittany Tiplady ...
Ken Kirzinger ...
Trailer Guy
Brittney Irvin ...
Cathy (as Britt Irvin)
Alana Husband ...
Waitress
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Storyline

Rod Kimble is a naïf, a slacker living in a small US town with his mom, his younger brother, and his stepfather whose respect he craves. He also misses his dead dad, whom he thinks was Evel Knievel's back-up. Rod, a man-child, believes that he is a stunt man. When his stepfather needs an operation, with help from his brother and his slacker pals, Rod hatches a plan to set a school-bus-jumping record on his moped. First, his crew and he have to raise money to rent the buses and build the ramp. Trouble is, Rod's inept at his chosen career. Looming failure is complicated by the return of Denise, Rod's next-door neighbor and secret heartthrob, who is home from college. Is public humiliation at hand? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Slacker | Humiliation | Man Child | Moped | Neighbor  | See more »

Taglines:

Smack destiny in the face

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude humor, language, some comic drug-related and violent content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Az örök kaszkadőr See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,310,711 (USA) (5 August 2007) (2607 Screens)

Gross:

$13,920,741 (USA) (23 September 2007)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Seth Meyers, another SNL alum, stopped by the set one day and came up with the "2 legit to quit" scene. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Right before Rod goes down the hill on his wheeled sled, Denise's hands alternate between being in her back pockets and hanging by her sides in different shots. See more »

Quotes

Rod Kimble: So, Denise, tell me about Jonathan. What's that dude all about?
Denise: Well, we've been going out for about a year.
Rod Kimble: Mhmm, and it's going well?
Denise: Yeah, yeah. I mean, every relationship has it's ups and downs, but...
Rod Kimble: Right. I've heard that. And he's a nice guy?
Denise: Oh, yeah. I mean, he's really smart. He's actually in line to become a junior partner at his law firm.
Rod Kimble: Right, totally. You guys should break up.
Denise: What?
Rod Kimble: Nothing. Hey, Dave's back!
Dave: You guys, the bathroom here is nuts!
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Crazy Credits

After the end credits roll we see Rod bowing to his old moped in the sunset. See more »

Connections

References The Whoopee Boys (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"Two of Hearts"
Written by John Mitchell
Performed by Stacey Swain (as Stacey Q)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing See more »