Rat Fever (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Rat Fever is a drama film directed by Cláudio Assis, running about 101 minutes. “They can shut the artist up, but never his poetry” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zizo, a radical and anarchist poet living in a marginal quarter of Recife in the north eastern state of Pernambuco, distributes his social angst-filled thoughts through a publication named Febre do Rato, and spews poetry to anyone who’d listen. Our character always revolves within the universe that he has created around himself. A very particular world, in which satisfying the unfortunate is a mixture of a kind of benefit with high dose of malice.
Who’s in it. Rat Fever stars Irandhir Santos as Zizo, Nanda Costa as Eneida, Matheus Nachtergaele as Pazinho and Juliano Cazarré as Boca Mole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rat Fever 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 Rat Fever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rat Fever tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rat Fever (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rat Fever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rat Fever worth watching?
- Rat Fever holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rat Fever?
- Rat Fever stars Irandhir Santos, Nanda Costa, Matheus Nachtergaele, Juliano Cazarré and Tânia Granussi.
- When was Rat Fever released?
- Rat Fever was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.