Is Rush Hour 2 appropriate for children?

# Rush Hour 2 Parental Guide This PG-13 action-comedy features frequent fight scenes and explosions that qualify as strong violence, making it better suited for older children and teens rather than younger ones. While the humor and language are relatively mild, the intense action sequences and some mild sexual content warrant parental consideration before allowing children under 13 to watch.

What age is Rush Hour 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Rush Hour 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Rush Hour 2 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2001

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Comedy, Crime

Synopsis

It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.

Cast

Jackie Chan

Yan Naing Lee

Chris Tucker

James Carter

John Lone

Ricky Tan

Roselyn Sánchez

Isabella Molina

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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