Rush Hour Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
September 18, 1998

Release of 'Rush Hour'

The action-comedy movie 'Rush Hour' starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker was released in theaters.

production_start
August 1997

Filming of 'Rush Hour' begins

Principal photography for the movie 'Rush Hour' started.

casting
March 1997

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker cast as leads

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker were officially cast as lead actors in 'Rush Hour'.

Rush Hour Timeline ( Fictional )

crime
Day 1, Afternoon

Consulate Kidnapping

The daughter of the Chinese consul is kidnapped in Los Angeles.

law_enforcement
Day 1, Evening

Detective Carter Assigned

Detective James Carter is assigned by LAPD to the kidnapping case.

law_enforcement
Day 2, Morning

Detective Lee Arrives

Chief Inspector Lee from Hong Kong arrives to assist with the investigation.

investigation
Day 2, Afternoon

Initial Investigation

Lee and Carter begin their joint investigation into the kidnapping.

action
Day 3, Morning

Chase at the Docks

Lee and Carter chase kidnappers at the Los Angeles docks and recover a clue.

action
Day 3, Night

Nightclub Confrontation

They confront the suspect at a nightclub leading to further clues about the kidnapper's identity.

action
Day 4, Afternoon

Car Chase and Accident

Carter and Lee engage in a car chase that ends with a crash and tense situation.

plot_twist
Day 4, Evening

Discovering the Traitor

They discover one of the kidnapped girl's supposed allies is a traitor.

climax
Day 5, Night

Final Showdown at Warehouse

Lee and Carter confront the kidnappers in a warehouse, rescuing the girl.

resolution
Day 6, Morning

Resolution and Partnership

The case concludes with the successful rescue and the two detectives forming a strong partnership.