Hot Rod
Release Date: August 3rd, 2007
Director: Akiva Schaffer
Starring: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacek, Will Arnett
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family and Animation
MPAA Rating: PG-13
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Plot Summary: Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed stuntman, is convinced he has bravery in his
blood. He's grown up believing he's the son of Evel Knievel's test-rider, a courageous stuntman who died in his
prime. Rod is committed to fulfilling his father's legacy. Only problem is--he sucks! Rod lives at home with his
loving mom Marie, jerk of a stepfather Frank and nerdy stepbrother Kevin. He doesn't have a job, and can usually
be found doing stunts on his moped, attempting to jump over everything from milk trucks to public swimming pools.
Rod and his team--Dave, the mechanic; Rico, the ramp builder and Kevin, the team manager/videographer--are
inseparable. It's almost like they share a brain. When Rod's neighbor Denise joins the team, the group's IQ
virtually doubles. Rod remains optimistic in spite of the abuse he suffers from his stepfather. Frank has a
penchant for beating the tar out of Rod, who just keeps coming back for more in the hopes of earning Frank's
respect by besting him in one of their regular knock-down brawls. When Frank gets sick and needs a $50,000
operation, Rod attempts to raise the money by undertaking his biggest stunt ever--jumping 15 buses, one more than
Evel Knievel himself ever dared. After all, he's got to get Frank all better so he can kick his butt!
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