The River Rat(1984)
After thirteen years in prison, Billy McCain thought he'd met up with everything, until he met up with his own daughter Jonsy.
The River Rat Synopsis
On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...
The River Rat (1984) is a adventure, crime, family and drama film directed by Thomas Rickman, released on September 28, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tommy Lee Jones, Martha Plimpton, Brian Dennehy and Shawn Smith. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Rickman
- Writers:
- Thomas Rickman
- Producers:
- Bob Larson
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Kiesser
- Composer:
- Mike Post
- Production:
- Cinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures, Sundance Institute
- Revenue:
- $1,142,944
- Status:
- Released
The River Rat (1984) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The River Rat before you stream it.
The River Rat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Billy
Martha Plimpton
as Jonsy
Brian Dennehy
as Doc Cole
- Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith
as Wexel
- Nancy Lea Owen
Nancy Lea Owen
as Vadie
- Norman Bennett
Norman Bennett
as Sheriff Cal
Tony Frank
as Poley
Angie Bolling
as Joyce
- Roger Copeland
Roger Copeland
as Young Billy
- Tommy Burlison
Tommy Burlison
as Whitey
- Tamara Hartley
Tamara Hartley
as Young Joyce
- Louis Plante
Louis Plante
as Cajun Deputy
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Rickman, written by Thomas Rickman, produced by Bob Larson.
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The River Rat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 25 ratings.
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The River Rat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River Rat online?
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The River Rat (1984) 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 The River Rat?
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The main cast of The River Rat (1984) includes Tommy Lee Jones, Martha Plimpton, Brian Dennehy, Shawn Smith and Nancy Lea Owen. The film was directed by Thomas Rickman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River Rat released?
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The River Rat was released on September 28, 1984 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The River Rat worth watching?
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The River Rat (1984) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, crime and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The River Rat?
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Yes. The official The River Rat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.