The Wharf Rat
1996, English. Directed by Jimmy Huston.
Murder Demands Vengeance
Two brothers live on the opposite sides of the law. One a cop, the other working the waterfront as a crooked businessman. When the policeman is mysteriously murdered, the crook becomes spurred to vengeance and joins forces with a journalist to nail the dirty cops who ordered the hit.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Wharf Rat is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jimmy HustonDirector
- Lou Diamond PhillipsPetey Martin
- Judge ReinholdDoc
- Rachel TicotinDexter Ireland
- Scott CohenMatt Martin
- Rita MorenoMom
- Alan VintEli
- Paul WillsonSloopy
- Steven RandazzoSeafood Foreman
- Beau StarrJoey the Fist
- Yank AzmanFuneral Director
- Desmond CampbellJail Officer
- Scott WickwareGuard at Armored Yard
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Kimatian, Jimmy Huston
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The Wharf Rat: quick answers
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How long is The Wharf Rat?
The Wharf Rat runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Wharf Rat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wharf Rat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wharf Rat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wharf Rat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wharf Rat on?
The Wharf Rat is streaming on Cineverse and Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wharf Rat?
If you liked The Wharf Rat, try Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America, Hierarchy, Desert Dawn.
Who directed The Wharf Rat?
The Wharf Rat (1996) was directed by Jimmy Huston and stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Judge Reinhold, Rachel Ticotin.