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The Highway Rat

2018Movie25 minG

AnimationFamily
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–62%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–62%

Summary

The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jeroen Jaspaert
Written by
Jeroen Jaspaert
Produced by
Martin Pope, Michael Rose
Music by
René Aubry

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2018 · 25 min · G

Released
October 10, 2018
Runtime
25 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

The Highwayman, Violent Glaswegian, Reasonable Authority Figure +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Highway Rat?"

Questions about The Highway Rat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Highway Rat?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Highway Rat from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 32 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Highway Rat worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

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

Is The Highway Rat okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Highway Rat make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Highway Rat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Highway Rat use?

The HighwaymanViolent GlaswegianReasonable Authority FigureDefeat Equals FriendshipA Dog Named "Dog"Awesome Anachronistic ApparelYou Dirty Rat!Balloon BellyVillain SongExpySweet ToothBig Eaterand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including The Highwayman, Violent Glaswegian, and Reasonable Authority Figure.