Rat Race (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, Rat Race is a comedy film directed by François Leterrier, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Jeune cadre dynamique, marié et père de deux enfants,Jérôme Ozendron rêve d'écrire et d'échapper à une vie qu'il estime médiocre. La rencontre avec un ancien camarade, devenu acteur, lui fait côtoyer le milieu du cinéma. Il rencontre, Natacha, une cover-girl, pour qui il est prêt à abandonner, femme et enfants. Puis il devient l'amant de Lilianne, une marginale qui le persécute et le poursuit. Il quitte son emploi pour se consacrer à l'écriture d'un roman. Mais rien ne se passe comme il veut.
Who’s in it. Rat Race stars Christian Clavier as Jérôme Osendron, Nathalie Baye as Brigitte Ozendron, Anémone as Liliane and Eddy Mitchell as Eddy Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rat Race 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 Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rat Race tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rat Race (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rat Race change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rat Race worth watching?
- Rat Race holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rat Race?
- Rat Race stars Christian Clavier, Nathalie Baye, Anémone, Eddy Mitchell and Maureen Kerwin.
- When was Rat Race released?
- Rat Race was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.