Hot Rod is an American comedy film directed by Akiva Schaffer in his directorial debut. The film stars Andy Samberg in the lead role alongside Jorma Taccone, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacek, Will Arnett, Danny McBride, Isla Fisher and Bill Hader. The film was released on August 31, 2007 and was distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Plot[]
Self-proclaimed amateur stuntman, Rod Kimble, believes that his deceased father was a successful stuntman. He is very aspired and soon wants to follow in his father's footsteps, wanting to become a stuntman himself. Meanwhile, his abusive stepfather, Frank, fails to respect his dreams. But when Frank is in need of a heart transplant, Rod must jump over a length of 15 buses and give the money to Frank's surgery. He also gains some help from his friends Rico, Dave, and his half-brother, Kevin.
Cast[]
- Andy Samberg as Rod Kimble
- Jorma Taccone as Kevin Powell
- Bill Hader as Dave McLean
- Danny McBride as Rico Brown
- Isla Fisher as Denise Harris
- Sissy Spacek as Marie Powell
- Ian McShane as Frank Powell
- Will Arnett as Jonathon Ault
- Chris Parnell as Barry Pasternak
- Akiva Schaffer as Derek