The Rat Race (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, The Rat Race is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 105 minutes. “CAUGHT...in the wild, frantic, furious...rat race!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.
Who’s in it. The Rat Race stars Tony Curtis as Pete Hammond Jr., Debbie Reynolds as Peggy Brown, Jack Oakie as Mac and Kay Medford as "Soda" Gallo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Rat Race has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Rat Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rat Race tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rat Race (1960)?
- In US, The Rat Race 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 The Rat Race worth watching?
- The Rat Race holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rat Race?
- The Rat Race stars Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Jack Oakie, Kay Medford and Don Rickles.
- When was The Rat Race released?
- The Rat Race was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.