Ciske the Rat (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1984, Ciske the Rat is a drama film directed by Guido Pieters, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Lovable Amsterdam street urchin, 11 year old Ciske is nevertheless much in need of love as the Dutch 1984 title suggests. He is a scamp with a heart of gold. He causes havoc in the classroom pouring ink over his teacher yet when a polio-crippled boy joins the class Ciske is one of the only children to befriend him and is bullied as a result. His mother works in a bar and Ciske helps out often late into the night - his father is at sea and his mother supplements her income with prostitution. Ciske is also a very angry young man and he smoulders with rage at life's injustices.
Who’s in it. Ciske the Rat stars Danny de Munk as Ciske Vrijmoeth / Ciske de Rat, Willeke van Ammelrooy as Moeder Marie, Herman van Veen as Meester Bruis and Willem Nijholt as Oom Henri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ciske the Rat 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 Ciske the Rat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ciske the Rat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ciske the Rat (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ciske the Rat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ciske the Rat worth watching?
- Ciske the Rat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ciske the Rat?
- Ciske the Rat stars Danny de Munk, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Herman van Veen, Willem Nijholt and Peter Faber.
- When was Ciske the Rat released?
- Ciske the Rat was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.