The Rabbit Trap (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, The Rabbit Trap is a drama film directed by Philip Leacock, running about 72 minutes. “This is a happy picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.
Who’s in it. The Rabbit Trap stars Ernest Borgnine as Eddie Colt, David Brian as Everett Spellman, Bethel Leslie as Abby Colt and Kevin Corcoran as Duncan Colt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Rabbit Trap 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 The Rabbit Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rabbit Trap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rabbit Trap (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rabbit Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rabbit Trap worth watching?
- The Rabbit Trap holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Rabbit Trap?
- The Rabbit Trap stars Ernest Borgnine, David Brian, Bethel Leslie, Kevin Corcoran and June Blair.
- When was The Rabbit Trap released?
- The Rabbit Trap was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.