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Is I Was a Rat worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
I Was a Rat is a UK children's drama series broadcast on BBC One in autumn 2001 based on the popular children's book I Was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Facts
December 9, 2001 · December 23, 2001 · Ended
- First aired
- December 9, 2001
- Last aired
- December 23, 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 3 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Canada, United Kingdom
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is I Was a Rat worth watching?"
Questions about I Was a Rat
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is I Was a Rat okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch I Was a Rat?
3 h
About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2001.
Will I feel good after watching I Was a Rat?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.
Can I half-watch I Was a Rat?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.