In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.
The Rat Catcher (2023) is a comedy film directed by Wes Anderson, released on September 28, 2023 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Richard Ayoade, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Friend and Eliel Ford. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 572 ratings.
Richard Ayoade
as Editor
Ralph Fiennes
as Rat Man / Roald Dahl
Rupert Friend
as Claud Cubbage
Eliel Ford
as Stagehand
Benoît Herlin
as Stagehand
Till Sennhenn
as Stagehand
Directed by Wes Anderson, written by Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl, produced by Wes Anderson, Steven M. Rales and Jeremy Dawson.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 572 ratings.
The Rat Catcher, the third film in Roald Dahl’s anthology, uses narration and minimal visuals to create a unique storytelling experience that encourages viewers to imagine key scenes. The simple yet unpredictable plot follows a rat catcher facing a challenge when his poisoned bait fails, prompting him to perform bizarre acts to save his reputation. While the conflict is subtle, the film’s clever twist invites…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The Rat Catcher (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Rat Catcher (2023) includes Richard Ayoade, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Friend, Eliel Ford and Benoît Herlin. The film was directed by Wes Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Rat Catcher was released on September 28, 2023 and runs for 17m.
The Rat Catcher (2023) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 572 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
