Rat King (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Rat King is a thriller film directed by Petri Kotwica, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. 18 year old Juri is seriously addicted to online gaming, so much so he becomes isolated from his single mother and pushes his girlfriend to the brink of leaving him. He decides to quit, but is soon lured back by one of his net-mates, Niki, who - when they meet for the first time - turns out to look strikingly like Juri. Niki has a web-address tattooed on his arm and when Juri types it into his computer, he gets drawn into a curious game that grants him the username RAT KING. As the game becomes increasingly dangerous, Niki vows to help Juri get through it. But the game triggers a series of life-threatening events and pretty soon Juri realizes that he is gaming for his life.
Who’s in it. Rat King stars Max Ovaska as Juri, Outi Mäenpää as Susanna, Janne Virtanen as Opettaja and Julius Lavonen as Niki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rat King 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 King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rat King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rat King (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rat King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rat King worth watching?
- Rat King holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rat King?
- Rat King stars Max Ovaska, Outi Mäenpää, Janne Virtanen, Julius Lavonen and Niina Koponen.
- When was Rat King released?
- Rat King was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.