Ratcatcher (2000): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Ratcatcher is a 2000 drama directed by Lynne Ramsay. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $232,280 worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2000. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Lynne Ramsay
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Look International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ratcatcher About?
The premise of Ratcatcher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Living in a Glasgow undergoing significant change, twelve-year-old James feels disconnected from his family and burdened by a troubling secret. He finds a sense of belonging by the canal, where he develops an unexpected friendship with Margaret Anne and Kenny. Together, they navigate the challenges of their environment and search for connection in a world that often feels isolating and difficult.
Ratcatcher Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- poverty
- strike
- bully
- urban decay
- 1970s
- rat
- female full frontal nudity
- neighbor
- moving
- hope
- friendship
- garbage
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- domestic violence
- street gang
- football on tv
- rent collector
- grief
- accidental drowning
- neighborhood
- playing in a canal
- accidental death
- drunkenness
- mouse on the moon
- death of child
- red balloon
- fantasy sequence
- british
- proles
- british culture
- sex scene
- girl bath scene
- girl topless
- teenage girl undresses
- girl undresses
- bare breasted girl
- canal
- boy
- tattletale
- crying
- dead rat
- teenage boy
- bravery
- saving a life
- death
- friend
- urban setting
- husband wife relationship
- brother sister relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
Where to Watch Ratcatcher
Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Ratcatcher
Directed by Lynne Ramsay.
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Director Lynne Ramsay
Ratcatcher Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ratcatcher 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Ratcatcher Plot Summary
What happens in Ratcatcher from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Glasgow, 1973 forms the backdrop for a quiet, aching coming-of-age story centered on James, a boy who carries the weight of a friend’s death and the feeling that he’s failed to protect him. When Ryan Quinn is dragged into rough horseplay by the canal and drowns, James finds himself blamed by association, even as he believes his inaction went unnoticed. Ryan’s family is rehoused, and on leaving day his mother gives James a pair of brown sandals she had bought for Ryan the day he died—a small, stubborn reminder of loss that he carries with him.
Full summary
The whole story of Ratcatcher, scene by scene
Ratcatcher Box Office
Ratcatcher grossed $232,280 worldwide. $217,244 came from the US and Canada and $14,172 (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$232.3K
- US & Canada
- $217.2K
- International
- $14.2K
Ratcatcher Awards & Nominations
Ratcatcher won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2000.
1 win2 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2000 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer – Lynne Ramsay
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
Ratcatcher Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official 25th Anniversary Trailer
How Well Do You Know Ratcatcher?
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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In which city and year is Ratcatcher primarily set?
Cars in Ratcatcher
6 cars on screen, including the 1972 Austin 1300 MkIII and the 1981 Bedford MJ.
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1972 Austin 1300 MkIII Minor role -
1981 Bedford MJ Minor role -
1947 Humber Snipe Hearse MkII Minor role -
1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 Minor role
Ratcatcher Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “捕鼠器” and “쥐잡이”.
- Also known as
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- 捕鼠器
- 쥐잡이
- Rottefangeren
- Ratcatcher - Acchiappatopi
- 捕鼠者
- לוכד העכברושים
- Rotanpyydystäjä
- Råttfångaren
- 쥐잡이꾼
- Крысолов
- Nazwij to snem
- Patkányfogó
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- O Lixo e o Sonho
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Ratcatcher FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ratcatcher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ratcatcher?
Ratcatcher runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Ratcatcher released?
Ratcatcher was released on October 13, 2000.
Who directed Ratcatcher?
Ratcatcher was directed by Lynne Ramsay.
More films by Lynne Ramsay Where can I watch Ratcatcher?
In the US, Ratcatcher is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Ratcatcher make at the box office?
Ratcatcher grossed $232,280 worldwide ($217,244 domestic, $14,172 international).
How is Ratcatcher rated?
Ratcatcher has 78 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Ratcatcher win?
Ratcatcher won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2000.
Does Ratcatcher have a post-credit scene?
No. Ratcatcher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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