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6.7
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6.6

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roger177
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

The movie is funny because it is sincere. It likes Rod. It doesn't portray him as a maniacal goofball, but as an ambitious kid who really thinks, every single time, that he will succeed.

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nick115
keith27
hojsholt
John Højsholt
rated 8

Overraskende god, selvom anmelderne ikke var enige 🙂

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Akiva Schaffer
As Derrick (uncredited)
Akiva Schaffer
Director
Ian McShane
As Frank Powell
Bill Hader
As Dave
Will Arnett
As Jonathan
Frank C. Turner
As Fisherman
Danny McBride
As Rico
Chris Parnell
As Barry Pasternack

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Rod Kimble is a wannabe stuntman who's never quite made it. He dreams of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a respected stuntman, but his attempts at impressive jumps always end in disaster. When his stepfather falls ill and needs a costly heart transplant, Rod sees an opportunity to raise the funds and finally earn his respect. With the help of his friends, Rod sets out to perform the most dangerous stunt of his life - jumping over 15 school buses. But as the big day approaches, Rod's insecurities and personal demons threaten to derail his dream.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Hot Rod include Virgin Territory, Tropic Thunder, Iron Sky, Smokin' Aces, Dance Flick, Shoot 'Em Up.

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Hot Rod was released in theaters on August 3, 2007.