Hot Rod
“Smack destiny in the face.”
ComedyAction
For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
VIBE
This film feels like a warm, goofy hug from your most well-meaning, accident-prone friend. It's a cascade of absurd stunts and earnest, off-kilter humor, wrapped in a blanket of early 2000s slacker charm. Expect a consistently upbeat, slightly unhinged ride fueled by friendship and a relentless pursuit of glory.
goofyanarchicfeel-goodabsurdistoptimisticpropulsiveslacker comedyphysical comedyquirky humorearly 2000s aestheticfriendshipmisguided ambitionfound familyself-acceptance
stuntstuntmanstepfatherstepbrotherslackermopedman childgroup of friendsfundraisingaftercreditsstingeropen heart surgerybrother brother relationship
