Rush Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Everyone's driven by something.

Last modified: Dec. 14, 2013

Rush

Release Date: Friday, September 27, 2013 Theaters

Set against the golden age of Formula 1 racing, RUSH portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed— James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

Director: Ron Howard

Starring: Chris Hemsworth • Alexandra Maria Lara • Daniel Bruhl • Olivia Wilde • Natalie Dormer

R Action N/A

4.35 / 5.0

29% WILL SEE 71% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, Rush portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed—handsome English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). Taking us into their personal lives on and off the track, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. If you make one mistake, you die.

Action Adventure Biography Drama Sports

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Who stars in Rush – Cast List

Chris Hemsworth
... James Hunt

Avengers: Doomsday, Crime 101
A
Alexandra Maria Lara
... Marlene Knaus

Geostorm, Suite Francaise
D
Daniel Bruhl
... Niki Lauda

All Quiet on the Western Front, Intruders
Olivia Wilde
... Suzy Miller

In Time, Tron: Legacy
Natalie Dormer
... Gemma

The Counselor, W.E.
C
Christian McKay
... Alexander Hesketh

The Young Messiah, Me and Orson Welles
J
Julian Rhind-Tutt
P
Pierfrancesco Favino
... Clay Regazzoni

Maria, The Count of Monte Cristo

Who is making Rush – Crew List

A look at Rush behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ron Howard last helmed Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary) and Eden. The film's writer Peter Morgan last penned Solace and In the Heart of the Sea.

Director: Ron Howard
Screenwriter: Peter Morgan
Producers: Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Brian Grazer
Ron Howard
Brian Oliver

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Cross Creek Pictures
Imagine Entertainment
Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Rush

Key Facts

Billed as a "re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2013

Completed

Changed Rush movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Aug 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Sep 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to start principal production in the next few months.

Jul 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexual content, nudity, language, some disturbing images and brief drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Everyone's driven by something.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Rush Trailers and Clips

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International Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Rush Release Date: When was the film released?

Rush was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 27 , 2013. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Don Jon and Baggage Claim.