The Wharf Rat (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, The Wharf Rat is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Jimmy Huston, running about 88 minutes. “Murder Demands Vengeance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two brothers live on the opposite sides of the law. One a cop, the other working the waterfront as a crooked businessman. When the policeman is mysteriously murdered, the crook becomes spurred to vengeance and joins forces with a journalist to nail the dirty cops who ordered the hit.
Who’s in it. The Wharf Rat stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Petey Martin, Judge Reinhold as Doc, Rachel Ticotin as Dexter Ireland and Scott Cohen as Matt Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Wharf Rat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wharf Rat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wharf Rat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wharf Rat (1996)?
- In US, The Wharf Rat is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wharf Rat worth watching?
- The Wharf Rat holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wharf Rat?
- The Wharf Rat stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Judge Reinhold, Rachel Ticotin, Scott Cohen and Rita Moreno.
- When was The Wharf Rat released?
- The Wharf Rat was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.