The Rat Catcher
Seen it?2023 | 17 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wes Anderson
- Richard AyoadeEditor
- Ralph FiennesRat Man / Roald Dahl
- Rupert FriendClaud Cubbage
- Eliel FordStagehand
- Benoît HerlinStagehand
- Till SennhennStagehand