Hot Rod is a 2007 American
comedy film co-written, directed, and starring members of
The Lonely Island (
Andy Samberg,
Jorma Taccone and
Akiva Schaffer). The film stars Samberg as an amateur
stuntman whose abusive step-father, Frank (
Ian McShane) continuously mocks and disrespects him. When Frank grows ill, Rod raises money for his heart operation by executing his largest stunt yet. In addition to raising money for the operation, he also does so to win Frank's respect. The film also stars Taccone,
Sissy Spacek,
Will Arnett,
Danny McBride,
Isla Fisher and
Bill Hader. It was directed by Schaffer (in his directorial debut) and distributed by
Paramount Pictures.