The Rat Tamer (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, The Rat Tamer is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Kate Woods, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh Jackman) arrived at Blackstream Penitentiary with brain damage and horrible bruises on his body -- least of all Kevin. Can a jailhouse psychologist (played by Deborra-Lee Furness) help Kevin regain his memory, or will it take an act of violence to bring out the truth? This "Correlli" TV series pilot "The Rat Tamer" was later released separately on DVD as a feature.
Who’s in it. The Rat Tamer stars Deborra-Lee Furness as Louisa Correlli, Hugh Jackman as Kevin Jones, William Zappa as Officer Ben Costa and Richard Piper as Sam Montelle, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rat Tamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rat Tamer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rat Tamer (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rat Tamer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Rat Tamer?
- The Rat Tamer stars Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, William Zappa, Richard Piper and Sue Jones.
- When was The Rat Tamer released?
- The Rat Tamer was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.