Willard (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2003, Willard is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Glen Morgan, running about 100 minutes. “When the cat's away, the rats will play.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank. Soon it becomes clear that the brood of rodents is ready and willing to exact a vicious, deadly revenge on anyone who dares to bully their sensitive new master.
Who’s in it. Willard stars Crispin Glover as Willard Stiles, R. Lee Ermey as Mr. Martin, Laura Harring as Cathryn and Jackie Burroughs as Mrs. Stiles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Willard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Willard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Willard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Willard (2003)?
- In US, Willard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Willard worth watching?
- Willard holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Willard?
- Willard stars Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring, Jackie Burroughs and Ashlyn Gere.
- When was Willard released?
- Willard was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.