A Rat's Tale (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1997, A Rat's Tale is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Michael F. Huse, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Monty is a young cute rat in a rat world living beneath the streeets of Manhattan. When exterminator Dollart gets a new lethal spray to kill all the rodents, Monty, his friend Isabella and Jean-Paul Canalligator have to travel to magic land to make things right.
Who’s in it. A Rat's Tale stars Josef Ostendorf as Lou Dollart, Beverly D'Angelo as Mrs. Dollart, Jerry Stiller as Prof. Plumpingham and Lauren Hutton as Galeristin Jellybelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, A Rat's Tale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Rat's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Rat's Tale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Rat's Tale (1997)?
- In US, A Rat's Tale is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Rat's Tale worth watching?
- A Rat's Tale holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Rat's Tale?
- A Rat's Tale stars Josef Ostendorf, Beverly D'Angelo, Jerry Stiller, Lauren Hutton and Steffen Wink.
- When was A Rat's Tale released?
- A Rat's Tale was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.