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The Rat Race

1960Movie1 h 45 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Directed by
Robert Mulligan
Written by
Garson Kanin

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Facts

July 10, 1960 · 1 h 45 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
July 10, 1960
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The Rat Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rat Race?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Rat Race from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Rat Race worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Rat Race good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Rat Race make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).