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Ratburger (2017): Cast & Plot

Ratburger (2017) movie poster

Ratburger is a 2017 family comedy directed by Matt Lipsey, starring Sheridan Smith as Sheila, Tillie Amartey and David Walliams. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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Ratburger (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Director
Matt Lipsey
Genres
Comedy , Family , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ratburger About?

The premise of Ratburger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A girl rescues a rat, which the malevolent burgerman wants to make into a burger and sell to the local school children and people.

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Cast & crew

Ratburger Cast & Characters

Sheridan Smith leads the cast as Sheila, with Tillie Amartey as Tina Trotts and David Walliams as Burt. Directed by Matt Lipsey; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Matt Lipsey

More films directed by Matt Lipsey: Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas, The Boy in the Dress, Gangsta Granny and Psychoville Halloween Special.

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Plot

Ratburger Plot Summary

What happens in Ratburger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story follows a young girl named Zoe, whose mother died when she was a baby, and who is trying to navigate life with a father who has just lost his job at an ice cream factory. They share a council flat with Zoe and her father, while her large stepmother, Sheila, Sheridan Smith as Sheila, relies on scant government benefits. Sheila is portrayed as lazy and self-centered, obsessed with prawn cocktail crisps and cigarettes, even to the point of asking Zoe to pick her nose. Zoe endures daily taunting from a classmate named Tina Trotts, a problem that colors much of her school life.

Full summary

The whole story of Ratburger, scene by scene

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Videos

Ratburger Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Ratburger.

Sky One HD UK Christmas Ratburger Advert 2017
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ratburger?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the girl who discovers the intelligent rat?

Cars

Cars in Ratburger

5 cars on screen, including the 1971 Bedford CF Camper and the 1993 Vauxhall Senator MkII.

All 5 cars
  • 1971 Bedford CF Camper in Ratburger 1971 Bedford CF Camper Main role
  • 1993 Vauxhall Senator MkII in Ratburger 1993 Vauxhall Senator MkII Minor role
  • 1972 Volkswagen Camper T2 Typ 2 in Ratburger 1972 Volkswagen Camper T2 Typ 2 Minor role
  • 2006 Ford Transit MkV in Ratburger 2006 Ford Transit MkV Background role
Details

Ratburger Also Known As

Also known as “Råttburgare”.

Also known as
  • Råttburgare

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FAQ

Ratburger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ratburger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ratburger?

Ratburger runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was Ratburger released?

Ratburger was released on December 24, 2017.

Who directed Ratburger?

Ratburger was directed by Matt Lipsey.

More films by Matt Lipsey

Who is in the cast of Ratburger?

Ratburger stars Sheridan Smith as Sheila, Tillie Amartey as Tina Trotts and David Walliams as Burt, among 8 credited actors.

Does Ratburger have a post-credit scene?

No. Ratburger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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