Ratboy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1986, Ratboy is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Sondra Locke, running about 104 minutes. “it's so hard to be different...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.
Who’s in it. Ratboy stars Sondra Locke as Nikki Morrison, Robert Townsend as Manny, Larry Hankin as Robert Jewell and Sydney Lassick as Lee 'Dial-A-Prayer', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Ratboy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ratboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ratboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ratboy (1986)?
- In US, Ratboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ratboy worth watching?
- Ratboy holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ratboy?
- Ratboy stars Sondra Locke, Robert Townsend, Larry Hankin, Sydney Lassick and Gerrit Graham.
- When was Ratboy released?
- Ratboy was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.