Willard (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Willard is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Glen Morgan, starring Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey and Laura Harring. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $8.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Glen Morgan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Willard About?
The premise of Willard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A troubled and isolated young man, Willard, finds companionship in a large group of rats. Seeking refuge from a difficult home life marked by cruelty from his mother and her partner, he develops a unique bond with the rodents. As his circumstances worsen, Willard utilizes the rats' loyalty to confront those who mistreat him, leading to a shocking and violent series of events. The film explores themes of isolation, revenge, and the unexpected power found in unlikely alliances.
Willard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rat
- killing a pet
- character name as title
- forename as title
- psychotronic film
- mexican actress playing american character
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- irish literature on screen
- horror literature on screen
- irish horror literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
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- title different than book
- name in title
- name as title
- male name in title
- male name as title
- one word title
- natural horror
- creature feature
- adult son lives with his mother
- remake of cult classic
- remake of cult film
- remake of cult favorite
- dark comedy
- psychological horror
- young
- man
- revenge
- work
- at work
- vermin
- office
- murder
- cult film
- mousetrap
- internet pornography
- christmas
- boss from hell
- threat of termination
- secretary
- revenge murder
- menial job
- job
- job termination
- insubordination
- employee
- watch
- wallet
- urine
Willard Cast
Crispin Glover leads the cast, with R. Lee Ermey and Laura Harring. Directed by Glen Morgan.
- Director Glen Morgan
Willard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Willard 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.4
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Willard Plot Summary
What happens in Willard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Willard Stiles, Crispin Glover is a social misfit who cares for his ill and verbally abusive mother Henrietta in a musty old mansion, living under the constant humiliation of his ruthless boss, Frank Martin, R. Lee Ermey who took over the Stiles family company after Willard’s father Alfred died by suicide in 1995 and swore that Willard would keep his job as long as Henrietta lived. After discovering and failing to exterminate a growing rat colony in the basement, Willard befriends a white rat he names Socrates and quickly becomes consumed by this unlikely companionship.
Full summary
The whole story of Willard, scene by scene
Willard Box Office & Budget
Willard grossed $8.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 43% of what it cost. $6.9 million came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (20%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.6M
43% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $6.9M
- International
- $1.7M
- Budget
- $20M
Willard Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Willard (2003) - Clip: Chewing And Entering (HD)
- Clip Willard (2003) - Clip: Packed Kitchen (HD)
Cars in Willard
9 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Step-Van and the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220.
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Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role -
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 Minor role -
1972 Volkswagen 1302 Typ 1 Minor role -
1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Background role
Willard Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Willard il paranoico” and “A Vingança de Willard”.
- Also known as
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- Willard il paranoico
- A Vingança de Willard
- Willard - Mansão do Terror
- ウィラード
- Willard - Il paranoico
- ווילארד
- Krysař Willard
- 윌러드
- Уилард
- Уиллард
- 驭鼠怪人
- Віллард
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- Willard - La revolución de las Ratas
- กองทัพอสูรสยองสี่ขา
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Willard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Willard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Willard?
Willard runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Willard released?
Willard was released on March 14, 2003.
Who directed Willard?
Willard was directed by Glen Morgan.
More films by Glen Morgan Who is in the cast of Willard?
Willard stars Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey and Laura Harring.
How much did Willard make at the box office?
Willard grossed $8.6 million worldwide ($6.9 million domestic, $1.7 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Willard rated?
Willard has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 61 on Metacritic.
Does Willard have a post-credit scene?
No. Willard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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