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Rat

2000Movie1 h 29 minPG

Drama
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

An eerie, surreal drama movie about fantasy and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

He might eat maggots and live in a cage but he's still our Dad

After a night of drinking Guiness at the local watering hole, an ordinary, working-class, family man in Dublin's life is turned upside-down when he wakes up as a rat.

Feels like

  • Surreal Absurdist Comedy
  • Body Horror
  • Metamorphosis
  • Working-Class Satire
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Uncanny
  • Irish Cinema
  • Family Drama

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Steve Barron
Written by
Wesley Burrowes
Produced by
Steve Barron, Alison Owen, David Collins
Music by
Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 6, 2000 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
October 6, 2000
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Ireland
Budget
$89
Available in
8 countries

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Rat?"

Questions about Rat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rat?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Rat from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Rat worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Rat okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Rat make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).