Rat (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, Rat is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Steve Barron, running about 89 minutes. “He might eat maggots and live in a cage but he's still our Dad” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a night of drinking Guiness at the local watering hole, an ordinary, working-class, family man in Dublin's life is turned upside-down when he wakes up as a rat.
Who’s in it. Rat stars Imelda Staunton as Conchita Flynn, Frank Kelly as Uncle Matt, David Wilmot as Phelim Spratt and Kerry Condon as Marietta Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Rat 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 Rat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rat (2001)?
- In US, Rat 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 Rat worth watching?
- Rat holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rat?
- Rat stars Imelda Staunton, Frank Kelly, David Wilmot, Kerry Condon and Andrew Lovern.
- When was Rat released?
- Rat was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.