Andy Samberg, Bill Hader, Ian McShane

Amateur stuntman Rod Kimble (ANDY SAMBERG) has a problem - his step-father Frank (IAN McSHANE) is a jerk. Frank picks on Rod, tosses him around like a rag doll in their weekly sparring sessions, and d...( read more  read more... )efinitely doesn't respect him, much less his stunts. But when Frank falls ill, it's up to Rod to stage the jump of his life in order to save his step-father. The plan: Jump 15 buses, raise the money for Franks heart operation, and then... kick his ass.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Akiva Schaffer

Release Date: August 3, 2007

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DVD Release Date: November 27, 2007

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  • November 4, 2009
    this movie is actually pretty funny but the best parts are between Rod and his stepfather Frank.
  • February 26, 2009
    Better than I had anticipated. Danny McBride plays the exact same character he always plays, Samberg is a funny lead role, and Isla Fisher is HOT.

    The cool beans scene was retarded.
  • January 20, 2009
    Richardson, the dancing guy was the best, lol, loved the randomness of him and the random street fight that broke out. Loved the fights between Rod & Frank, lmao.
  • January 20, 2009
    Cool Beans!!!!!!
  • January 16, 2009
    Rod Kimble: You look pretty.
    Denise: What?
    Rod Kimble: I said... you look shitty, good night.

    A stupid, but actually kind of sweet comedy starring basically the only funny person on SNL these days, Andy Samberg.

    Rod Kimble: Did you reinforce the take-off ramp?
    Rico: No, ...( read more)we didn't have time.
    Rod Kimble: [unsure] Cool.

    The plot revolves around Samberg's character, Rod, who is an amateur stunt man. He normally hangs out with his friends, unsuccessfully performing stunts as well as trying to beat up his step dad, played by Ian McShane . Unfortunately, Rod's step dad needs a heart transplant for a "conveniently priced $50,000."

    Rod Kimble: You're wrong, Frank. I'm not a kid, I'm a man. I am gonna get you better, and then I'm gonna beat you to death!

    Of course, Rod and his team need to use their stunts to raise the money needed, and the film goes from there.

    Its the kind of movie that you can like or dislike for obvious reasons. There is a lot of random humor, and for me, more of it worked than failed, and so I enjoyed myself.

    Dave: You know, pools are perfect for holding water...

    What is also nice, is how the characters are not treated in a mean spirited way. The film generally likes these people and doesn't ridicule their ways or the chemistry between them.

    Throw in solid work from the supporting cast, a wonderfully hilarious Footloose parody, and a pump-me-up 80s soundtrack, and more good things come.

    Throw in a hot chick played by Isla Fisher, and you have a pretty solid comedy, hopefully providing a future for better Samberg comedies.

    Denise: I'm sorry, Rod. What were you going to ask me?
    Rod Kimble: Um, I was gonna ask you who you think would win in a fight between... a grilled cheese sandwich and a taco.
    Denise: Is that what you were really going to ask me?
    Rod Kimble: Of course.
    Denise: Well, I think the grilled cheese sandwich - in a fair fight. But if it was prison rules, I'd put my money on the taco.
    Rod Kimble: Wow, that's pretty racist, but correct. I'll see you later.
  • November 2, 2009
    I've been drinking GREEN TEA ALL DAY!!!
  • October 27, 2009
    Comwecial or stupi! :|
  • October 26, 2009
    This is just a ridiculous movie... But I like it! The end of this movie had me laughing all during the credits. This is just such a hilarious film, if you want to see something that is laugh out loud funny, then watch this. It is a nonsensical journey through the life of a wanna ...( read more)be stunt man who is absolutely awful at it. Mainly this film just helps prove the point that Andy Samburg and Bill Hader are just two more rising stars from within the ranks of the Saturday Night Live cast. Not a movie to be taken seriously but just an entertaining laugh riot.
  • October 24, 2009
    I caught a glimpse of this. Lokks freakin' funny!!
  • September 26, 2009
    This movie was fantastic, very random = very funny. Its a shame it didn't do well in theaters, Here's hoping it finds its audience on DVD.

Critic Reviews


August 3, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post

If you must see "Hot Rod," bring along something else to do--like a portable DVD player loaded with "Anchorman" or "The Waterboy." full review

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  • libbyanne1987
    July 10, 2008
    THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!ANDY SAMBERG IS SOOOOO HOTT!!!!!I LUV THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • GymNetic25
    January 10, 2008
    Well from the previews I thought this was going to be good..Sadly it is one of the worst movies out there. They tried way to hard in this film to make you laugh. The main actor guy "Andy Samberg" was way over acting his part. Everyone in the movie besides Isla Fisher looked like morons. I guess you can't expect much from the new crew of "Saturday Night Live". Bring me back the classic Saturday Night any day. It's sad that I couldn't even give this movie one star because it deserves zero and should have never been in the theaters. 1/2 star..to ZERO star's
  • totallyburnthejelly
    August 16, 2007
    good movie for laughs. COOL BEANS!
  • bouncemetovictory
    August 9, 2007
    jorma singing to his stuffed animals=best thing ever. im gonna see it again.
  • awsomeguy27
    August 3, 2007
    It doesn't open here! So now I have to wait longer :( *sniffle-sniffle*
  • hardeepgrewal1234
    August 2, 2007
    THIS MOVIE WAS MADE IN MY TOWN AND THEY WANTED TO MAKE A COUPLE OF SCENES IN MY HOUSE UNFORTUNATELY WE WEREN'T HOME SO THEY LEFT US A CARD AND WHEN WE CALLED THEY HAD ALREADY FOUND A HOUSE. THAT SUCKS. BUT IT WAS MADE BY MY SCHOOL AND MY HOUSE. I SAW THEM MAKE THE MOVIE. SO HAHAHA TO ALL OF YOU PEOPLE
  • Popular63092
    June 29, 2007
    MAN AM I EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE TO COME OUT!! IT LOOKS HILARIOUS!!!!! THE GUY REMINDS ME OF MY BF!! HA!! ITS GREAT! WOOOOO OPENING NIGHT BABY!!!!

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