# Hot Rod (2007)

> A delusional small-town stuntman turns a moped and a school-bus jump into an absurd quest for family respect, money, and romantic validation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5191

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Comedy, Action
- Director: Akiva Schaffer
- Cast: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, Chris Parnell, Sissy Spacek, Ian McShane
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787475/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: goofy, irreverent, absurd, lazy sunday, group comedy night

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