Hit & Run
Seen it?2012 | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 7 times its budget, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Deadpool or Bad Boys: Ride or Die, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardises his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles, the feds and Charlie's former gang chase them on the road.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$14 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dax Shepard, David Palmer
- Dax ShepardCharles Bronson/Yul Perrkins
- Kristen BellAnnie Bean
- Bradley CooperAlex Dmitri
- Tom ArnoldRandy Anderson
- Kristin ChenowethDebbie Kreeger
- Michael RosenbaumGil Rathbinn
- Jess RowlandTerry Rathbinn
- Carly HatterAngella Roth
- Joy BryantNeve Tatum
- David KoechnerSanders