Ratcatcher (1999)
Overview
James Gillespie is 12 years old. The world he knew is changing. Haunted by a secret, he has become a stranger in his own family. He is drawn to the canal where he creates a world of his own. He finds an awkward tenderness with Margaret Anne, a vulnerable 14 year old expressing a need for love in all the wrong ways, and befriends Kenny, who possesses an unusual innocence in spite of the harsh surroundings.
Where to watch Ratcatcher
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Fandango At Home | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Orange VOD, Premiere Max, LaCinetek | Orange VOD, Premiere Max, LaCinetek |
| Sweden | TriArt Play | — | — |
| Poland | Cinobo | — | — |
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What is Ratcatcher about?
James Gillespie is 12 years old. The world he knew is changing. Haunted by a secret, he has become a stranger in his own family. He is drawn to the canal where he creates a world of his own. He finds an awkward tenderness with Margaret Anne, a vulnerable 14 year old expressing a need for love in all the wrong ways, and befriends Kenny, who possesses an unusual innocence in spite of the harsh surroundings. Ratcatcher is a Drama movie, released on 1999-11-12, runtime 94 minutes.
Is Ratcatcher worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ratcatcher 7.1 out of 10 from 256 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Ratcatcher?
In the United States, Ratcatcher streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lynne Ramsay
Cast
- William Eadie as James
- Tommy Flanagan as Da
- Mandy Matthews as Ma
- Michelle Stewart as Ellen
- Lynne Ramsay Jr. as Anne Marie
- Leanne Mullen as Margaret Anne
- John Miller as Kenny
- Jackie Quinn as Mrs Quinn
- James Ramsay as Mr Quinn
- Anne McLean as Mrs Fowler
- Craig Bonar as Matt Monroe
- Andrew McKenna as Billy
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Sources
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