The Rats (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, The Rats is a drama film directed by Antonio Giménez Rico, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In the mid-fifties, El Nini lives in the poorest and most forgotten rural Castile (Spain). He is a child with no more knowledge than those provided by nature. El Nini lives with his father in a cave, and with him he devotes himself to the hunting of water rats, the only means of subsistence they know. But when they are tried to deprive them of their roof and their livelihood, violence will erupt uncontrollably.
Who’s in it. The Rats stars Álvaro Monje, José Caride, Juan Jesús Valverde and Francisco Algora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Rats has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rats page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rats (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rats worth watching?
- The Rats holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rats?
- The Rats stars Álvaro Monje, José Caride, Juan Jesús Valverde, Francisco Algora and Concha Gómez Conde.
- When was The Rats released?
- The Rats was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.