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The Rat Catcher

  • 2023
  • PG
  • 17m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
23K
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The Rat Catcher (2023)
ComedyShort

In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a rat catcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a rat catcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a rat catcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.

  • Director
    • Wes Anderson
  • Writers
    • Roald Dahl
    • Wes Anderson
  • Stars
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Rupert Friend
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Wes Anderson
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl
      • Wes Anderson
    • Stars
      • Richard Ayoade
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Rupert Friend
    • 29User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Richard Ayoade
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    • Rat Man…
    Rupert Friend
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    • Claude
    Eliel Ford
    • Stagehand
    Benoît Herlin
    • Stagehand
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    • Director
      • Wes Anderson
    • Writers
      • Roald Dahl
      • Wes Anderson
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    7lucasagustink

    If you want to kill them become one of them!

    This Short-story Directed by Wes Anderson and protagonized by Ralph Fiennes (The Rat Catcher). Tells the story of a little town with a rat issue. To solve this problem they resort to a peculiar, misteryous and unorthodox rat Catcher. This story carries you during 17' through a nice story which happens in your ears with the voice of the narrator but also on the screen, So you mix the imagination on books with the comodity that represents watching a TV.

    The director creates a perfect mix between movie and audiobook, creating a completely New Genre. Watch it! At the end it's just 17 minutes!

    Thanks for reading!
    7karannmedhi

    His footsteps didn't make a sound, not even on the gravel.

    "The Rat Catcher" is the latest addition to Netflix's Roald Dahl collection, offering a delightful tribute to Dahl's peculiar storytelling. Narrated by Richard Ayoade and featuring performances by Ralph Fiennes and Rupert Friend, the story follows the enigmatic Rat Man's arrival in a quaint village to deal with a rat problem. Wes Anderson's distinctive style elevates the narrative, with the first half showcasing his signature filmmaking techniques. However, it's the second half where Anderson's creative use of lighting, shadows, and animation truly shines. Inspired by a Dahl short story, the film captures his unique storytelling style and concludes with an intriguingly ambiguous ending. "The Rat Catcher" is a captivating 15-minute short that keeps viewers engaged and offers a fresh perspective on liquorice. It's a must-watch for fans of Dahl's whimsical tales and Anderson's cinematic artistry.
    7paul_m_haakonsen

    Oddly entertaining and unique...

    Well now, I had not heard about this 2023 Netflix short film titled "The Rat Catcher" from director Wes Anderson prior to sitting down to watch it. And truth be told, I thought it was an animated short film actually.

    I have to say that the "The Rat Catcher" turned out to be a rather unique and enjoyable viewing experience. The story, as written by Roald Dahl and interpreted by Wes Anderson, was oddly entertaining and enjoyable. And the way that it was brought to the screen was some of the most memorable display I have seen in a long, long time.

    There are three people on the cast list; that being Richard Ayoade, Ralph Fiennes and Rupert Friend, and some doing some stagehand performances as well. I rather enjoyed the performances of the three actors with speaking parts. And there was just something very unique about it as well, which made it rather memorable and outstanding.

    I was genuinely surprised with "The Rat Catcher", and while it is certainly not something that will just sit easily with everyone in the audience, then this is certainly a short film that I would recommend you to sit down and spend 17 minutes on. I was genuinely and wholeheartedly entertained by this unique piece of cinema.

    My rating of "The Rat Catcher" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
    7ksf-2

    just a tale tale ?

    Another one of the four short stories written by roald dahl, and just recently released by netflix. Fast talking, as the narrator relates the tale of another adventure. Again, with ralph fiennes and rupert friend. This time, fiennes is the rat chatcher, showing us the best ways to eliminate rats. Richard ayoade is the narrator. This one has a bit of a dark side, but they only off the rats. A larger than life story, but it could all happen! Directed by wes anderson. This one is about eighteen minutes long. No oscar for this one, but it's still interesting as part of dahl's collection of work.
    Kirpianuscus

    maybe, I was too tired

    Maybe, after three adaptations of Roald Dahl short stories, I was too tired to appreciate The Rat Catcher. Because all seems a sort of mannierism, seductive when you discovere first, not very pleasant later.

    A story with horror reflections about Rat Man, his work secrets, his failure and demonstrations. But than Ralph Fiennes is a great actor is a certitude and the subject is so...dirty than far to be the most temptanting.

    I suppose, a film for the fans of Roald Dahl. Applauding the Netflix series, being grateful to Wes Anderson art, it seems only...too much.

    With the good thoughts about Swan, my favorit from series, I saw The Rat Catcher as the last tricks demonstration of show..

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      Easter egg: the fuel brand at the Garage is Repton, a nod to Roald Dahl's schooldays at Repton Public School.
    • Quotes

      Editor: Something extremely unpleasant was about to happen, I was sure of that. Something sinister and cruel, but I had to see it now.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Article on Netflix website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Щуролов
    • Filming locations
      • The Maidstone Studios, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • American Empirical Pictures
      • Indian Paintbrush
      • Netflix
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    • Runtime
      • 17m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 16 : 9

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