Ratz (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Ratz is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Thom Eberhardt, running about 95 minutes. “Change two rats into guys? Whatever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Like lots of young ladies their age, Marci (Vanessa Lengies) and Summer (Caroline Elliott) have boys on their feverish brains. But the closer the girls get to their school's Spring Fling dance, the further they seem from finding dates. A desperate search for dance partners doesn't turn up any leads until the duo finds a magic ring. Aided by their newfound powers, they transform two pet rats into teen dreamboats -- with nightmarish results.
Who’s in it. Ratz stars Vanessa Lengies as Marci Kornbalm, Caroline Elliott as Summer Weingarten, Kathy Baker as Doris Trowbridge/Regina Lee Savage and Ron Silver as Herb Soric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ratz 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 Ratz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ratz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ratz (2000)?
- In US, Ratz is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ratz worth watching?
- Ratz holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ratz?
- Ratz stars Vanessa Lengies, Caroline Elliott, Kathy Baker, Ron Silver and Jake Seeley.
- When was Ratz released?
- Ratz was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.