What Rats Won't Do(1998)
What Rats Won't Do Synopsis
Soon to be married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.
What Rats Won't Do (1998) is a comedy and romance film directed by Alastair Reid, released on July 1, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars James Frain, Natascha McElhone, Charles Dance and Parker Posey. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Alastair Reid
- Writers:
- Dave Robinson, Steve Coombes, William Osborne
- Producers:
- Nicky Kentish Barnes, Tim Bevan, Simon Wright
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Tufano
- Composer:
- David A. Hughes
- Production:
- Working Title Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
What Rats Won't Do Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Frain
as Jack Sullivan
Natascha McElhone
as Kate Beckenham
Charles Dance
as Gerald Burton Jr
Parker Posey
as Mirella Burton
Samantha Bond
as Jane
Peter Capaldi
as Tony
Valentine Pelka
as Graham
Amy Phillips
as Ellen Beckenham
Michael Gough
as Justice Tomlin
Freddie Jones
as Judge Foster
Chris Jury
as Defendant
W. Stephen Gilbert
as Foster's Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Alastair Reid, written by Dave Robinson, Steve Coombes and William Osborne, produced by Nicky Kentish Barnes, Tim Bevan and Simon Wright.
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What Rats Won't Do Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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What Rats Won't Do – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What Rats Won't Do online?
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What Rats Won't Do (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in What Rats Won't Do?
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The main cast of What Rats Won't Do (1998) includes James Frain, Natascha McElhone, Charles Dance, Parker Posey and Samantha Bond. The film was directed by Alastair Reid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Rats Won't Do released?
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What Rats Won't Do was released on July 1, 1998 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is What Rats Won't Do worth watching?
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What Rats Won't Do (1998) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.