Rat(2000)
He might eat maggots and live in a cage but he's still our Dad
Rat Synopsis
After a night of drinking Guiness at the local watering hole, an ordinary, working-class, family man in Dublin's life is turned upside-down when he wakes up as a rat.
Rat (2000) is a drama, fantasy, comedy and family film directed by Steve Barron, released on October 6, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Imelda Staunton, Frank Kelly, David Wilmot and Kerry Condon. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Barron
- Writers:
- Wesley Burrowes
- Producers:
- Steve Barron, Alison Owen, David Collins
- Cinematographer:
- Brendan Galvin
- Production:
- Ruby Films, Samson Films, Jim Henson Pictures, Universal Pictures, Universal Focus, The Jim Henson Company
- Budget:
- $89
- Status:
- Released
Rat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Imelda Staunton
as Conchita Flynn
Frank Kelly
as Uncle Matt
David Wilmot
as Phelim Spratt
Kerry Condon
as Marietta Flynn
- Andrew Lovern
Andrew Lovern
as Pius Flynn
Pete Postlethwaite
as Hubert Flynn
Ed Byrne
as Rudolph
Niall Tóibín
as Father Geraldo
Geoffrey Palmer
as The Doctor
Stanley Townsend
as Newsreader
- Jamie McCormack
Jamie McCormack
as Kid
Key crew
Directed by Steve Barron, written by Wesley Burrowes, produced by Steve Barron, Alison Owen and David Collins.
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Rat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 27 ratings.
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Rat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rat online?
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Rat (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rat?
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The main cast of Rat (2000) includes Imelda Staunton, Frank Kelly, David Wilmot, Kerry Condon and Andrew Lovern. The film was directed by Steve Barron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rat released?
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Rat was released on October 6, 2000 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Rat worth watching?
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Rat (2000) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.