Ben Stiller, Jerry Stiller, John Cusack

John Cusack displays his usual charm in this adventure film from early in his career. Prep-school student Dan Bartlett (Cusack) flunks his chemistry final and has to forgo a Caribbean vacation with hi...( read more  read more... )s wealthy girlfriend Laurie and her family. When the professor decides to be lenient and lets him pass, Dan sets off after Laurie--but finds himself one step behind her as he's sidetracked, shanghaied, and almost shipwrecked. Meanwhile, the boat that Laurie is on gets hijacked, just as Dan finally catches up. Hot Pursuit won't be remembered as one of Cusack's best films, but it's enjoyable and has beautiful shots of the Caribbean. Robert Loggia gives a rambunctious performance as an old sea dog and Ben Stiller makes his film debut as a sleazy cabin boy. --Bret Fetzer

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PG-13, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Steven Lisberger

Release Date: May 8, 1987

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DVD Release Date: February 19, 2002

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  • November 21, 2008
    More funny for early Ben Stiller and Keith David.
  • October 21, 2007
    An old favorite of mine. An interesting role for Cusack.
  • October 6, 2009
    I know I've seen this film, but for the life of me I can't remember it or what I thought of it. I bet this was only ok, as these guys were early in their careers... But still had charm.
  • September 4, 2009
    A mediocre comedy starring John Cussak. He gets separated from his girlfriend's family on the way to their Caribbean trip. He spends most of the movie following them (though they do not realize he is even in the area). He then learns that they have been been taken hostage and he ...( read more)must rescue them. All the typical things happen that you would guess: Blacks that smoke "ganja" try to help him, a crusty ol' sailor helps him, he is locked up by the corrupt local police, and the pirates who capture his family are implicitly part of the Jewish organized crime that frequently uses the area. Though rather politically incorrect, I would still stick with Captain Ron for your Caribbean trip adventure-comedy.
  • March 6, 2009
    I really loved this movie, Cusack is great in this movie. It's hilarious, got action, and a good story.
  • December 6, 2008
    1980's John Cusak!!! Good show! Nothing special, but entertaining!
  • September 25, 2008
    entertaining and funny
  • August 17, 2008
    How far would you go to catch the girl of your dreams?
  • July 16, 2008
    I'm sure I seen this years ago, but I think I need to see it again to refresh my memory.
  • January 1, 2008
    think I saw this one too but need a refresher

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