Rat Race
"563 miles. 9 people. $2 million. 1001 problems!"
Originally released in 2001. Rat Race is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Jerry Zucker.
Starring Gloria Allred, Breckin Meyer, and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Synopsis
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (1,908 votes)
Budget
$48M
Production budget
Box Office
$85.5M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Gloria Allred
as Gloria Allred
Breckin Meyer
as Nick Schaffer
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Owen Templeton
Lanei Chapman
as Merrill Jennings
Amy Smart
as Tracy Faucet
Seth Green
as Duane Cody
Vince Vieluf
as Blaine Cody
Whoopi Goldberg
as Vera Baker
Rowan Atkinson
as Enrico Pollini
John Cleese
as Donald P. Sinclair
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $48,000,000
- Revenue
- $85,498,534
Production Companies
- Fireworks Pictures
- Paramount Pictures
- Alphaville Films
- Zucker Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rat Race about?
In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six or...
Who directed Rat Race?
Rat Race was directed by Jerry Zucker.
How long is Rat Race?
Rat Race has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Rat Race released?
Rat Race was released on August 17, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rat Race?
The main cast of Rat Race includes Gloria Allred, Breckin Meyer, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lanei Chapman, Amy Smart.
Is Rat Race worth watching?
Rat Race has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,908 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.