# Rush Hour 2

> 2001 film directed by Brett Ratner

**Wikidata**: [Q830208](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q830208)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_Hour_2)  
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## Summary
Rush Hour 2 is a 2001 film directed by Brett Ratner. It serves as the sequel to the 1998 film *Rush Hour* and is followed by *Rush Hour 3*, released in 2007. The movie is part of the *Rush Hour* film series and holds a sitelink count of 49.

## Key Facts
- Directed by Brett Ratner.
- Released in 2001, with specific publication dates including July 26, 2001, and February 7, 2002.
- Serves as the middle installment in the *Rush Hour* film series.
- Preceded by the 1998 film *Rush Hour*.
- Succeeded by the 2007 film *Rush Hour 3*.
- Has a recorded sitelink count of 49.

## FAQs
**Who directed Rush Hour 2?**
Brett Ratner directed the film, continuing his role from the previous installment in the series.

**When was Rush Hour 2 released?**
The film was released in 2001, with documented publication dates of July 26, 2001, and February 7, 2002.

**What are the related films in the franchise?**
The entity is part of the *Rush Hour* film series, preceded by the 1998 film *Rush Hour* and succeeded by the 2007 film *Rush Hour 3*.

**Is Rush Hour 2 part of a larger collection?**
Yes, it is a subsidiary of the *Rush Hour* film series.

## Why It Matters
Rush Hour 2 represents the continuation of the *Rush Hour* narrative arc, bridging the gap between the 1998 original and the 2007 finale. By maintaining Brett Ratner as the director, the film ensured stylistic consistency within the trilogy during its active production years in the early 2000s. Its release in 2001 and subsequent publication date in 2002 mark its specific temporal placement in the action-comedy genre's history.

## Notable For
- Being the second film in the *Rush Hour* trilogy.
- Having multiple distinct publication dates across 2001 and 2002.
- Retaining the same director, Brett Ratner, as both its predecessor and successor.

## Body

### Production and Release Details
Rush Hour 2 is a cinematic work released in the year 2001. The directorial duties were handled by Brett Ratner. Structured data regarding the film's timeline includes a general publication date in 2001, as well as specific timestamps: July 26, 2001, and February 7, 2002. The entity possesses a sitelink count of 49, indicating its presence across multiple knowledge platforms.

### Franchise Context
The film is structurally defined by its relationships to other entries in the *Rush Hour* film series. It is classified as a subsidiary of the broader *Rush Hour* [Thing] series. Chronologically, the film is preceded by *Rush Hour*, a 1998 film also directed by Brett Ratner. The narrative and production timeline continue with its successor, *Rush Hour 3*, which was released in 2007 under the same direction.

## References

1. Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze
2. The Movie Database
3. Rush Hour 2. Rotten Tomatoes
4. Freebase Data Dumps
5. [IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266915/releaseinfo)
6. Box Office Mojo
7. [Source](https://www.kijkwijzer.nl/films/rush-hour-ii/)
8. List of film licenses issued from 1945 to 2020
9. [Source](https://www.cnc.fr/professionnels/visas-et-classification/103301)
10. Online-Filmdatenbank
11. Bechdel Test Movie List
12. mymovies.it
13. [Source](https://ui.eidr.org/view/content?id=10.5240/CA57-B0E4-2EC5-CAAF-DCAA-F)
14. Danish Film Database
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