description Rat Race Overview
Rat Race is an action-comedy adventure movie centered around a group of strangers racing across the United States to find a hidden fortune. The film’s chaotic premise and ensemble cast create a screwball comedy experience. It's particularly appealing for viewers who enjoy lighthearted competition and fast-paced, humorous storytelling.
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info Rat Race Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2001 |
help Rat Race FAQ
What is the prize and route in Rat Race?
A casino tycoon sends six contestants from Las Vegas to New Mexico for a $2 million prize hidden in a distant locker. The AFI synopsis identifies casino owner Donald Sinclair and the locker, while Paramount lists the same $2 million race premise. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/QpPbfwf8IcAMSxd_aUCZ0yTURki7bTHO/) [AFI](https://watch.afi.com/movie/rat-race).
Who is in the Rat Race ensemble?
The cast includes Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding Jr., Seth Green, Dave Thomas, Breckin Meyer, Kathy Najimy, Amy Smart, Wayne Knight, and Jon Lovitz. Paramount+ lists those performers with the 2001 film. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/QpPbfwf8IcAMSxd_aUCZ0yTURki7bTHO/).
What older movie inspired Rat Race?
Rat Race is a 2001 comedy directed by Jerry Zucker and inspired by Stanley Kramer's 1963 film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. The connection is an ensemble chase for hidden money, not a remake with the same characters. [Rat Race reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Race_%28film%29).
Where can I identify the correct Rat Race movie?
The correct title is the 2001 PG-13 comedy with a 1 hour 52 minute runtime, not Paramount's separate 1960 film The Rat Race. Paramount+ identifies the 2001 version by its Las Vegas to New Mexico plot and cast. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/QpPbfwf8IcAMSxd_aUCZ0yTURki7bTHO/).
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