Brother Rat
1938, English. Directed by William Keighley.
Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- Ronald ReaganDan Crawford
- Jane WymanClaire Adams
- Priscilla LaneJoyce Winfree
- Wayne MorrisBilly Randolph
- Eddie Albert'Bing' Edwards
- Jane BryanKate Rice
- Henry O'NeillColonel Ramm
- Gordon OliverCapt 'Lacedrawers' Rogers
- Johnnie DavisA. Furman Towsend, Jr.
- Larry WilliamsHarley Harrington
- William TracyMisto Bottome
- Jessie BusleyMrs. Brooks
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
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Brother Rat: quick answers
What comes after Brother Rat?
Next in the series: Brother Rat and a Baby (1940).
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How long is Brother Rat?
Brother Rat runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Brother Rat have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Brother Rat on?
Brother Rat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 October 1938. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brother Rat?
If you liked Brother Rat, try Animal Crackers, Sextuplets, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Brother Rat?
Brother Rat (1938) was directed by William Keighley and stars Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman, Priscilla Lane.
What is Brother Rat based on?
Brother Rat is adapted from a play or musical.