The Rat Savior (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, The Rat Savior is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Krsto Papić, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor writer discovers that a species of rats has banded together to impersonate humans and supplant them unnoticed, in a manner reminiscent of the transformations in Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, or the covert conspiracy of pod-people in The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This film's story is based on a book by the Soviet writer Alexander Grin.
Who’s in it. The Rat Savior stars Ivica Vidović as Ivan Gajski, Mirjana Majurec as Sonja Bošković, Relja Bašić as Izbavitelj / Gradonačelnik and Fabijan Šovagović as Profesor Martin Bošković, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Rat Savior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rat Savior page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rat Savior tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rat Savior (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rat Savior change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rat Savior worth watching?
- The Rat Savior holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rat Savior?
- The Rat Savior stars Ivica Vidović, Mirjana Majurec, Relja Bašić, Fabijan Šovagović and Ilija Ivezić.
- When was The Rat Savior released?
- The Rat Savior was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.