The Highway Rat (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, The Highway Rat is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Jeroen Jaspaert, running about 25 minutes. “Give me your buns and your biscuits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
Who’s in it. The Highway Rat stars Rob Brydon as Narrator / The Horse (voice), David Tennant as The Highway Rat (voice), Nina Sosanya as The Duck (voice) and Tom Hollander as The Squirrel (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Highway Rat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Highway Rat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Highway Rat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Highway Rat (2018)?
- In US, The Highway Rat 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 The Highway Rat worth watching?
- The Highway Rat holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Highway Rat?
- The Highway Rat stars Rob Brydon, David Tennant, Nina Sosanya, Tom Hollander and Frances de la Tour.