Ciske the Rat
1984, Dutch. Directed by Guido Pieters.
Lovable Amsterdam street urchin, 11 year old Ciske is nevertheless much in need of love as the Dutch 1984 title suggests. He is a scamp with a heart of gold. He causes havoc in the classroom pouring ink over his teacher yet when a polio-crippled boy joins the class Ciske is one of the only children to befriend him and is bullied as a result. His mother works in a bar and Ciske helps out often late into the night - his father is at sea and his mother supplements her income with prostitution. Ciske is also a very angry young man and he smoulders with rage at life's injustices.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Guido PietersDirector
- Danny de MunkCiske Vrijmoeth / Ciske de Rat
- Willeke van AmmelrooyMoeder Marie
- Herman van VeenMeester Bruis
- Willem NijholtOom Henri
- Peter FaberVader Cor
- Rijk de GooyerRechercheur Muyskens
- Linda van DyckTante Jans
- Carolien van den BergTante Chris
- Ingeborg Uyt den BoogaardSchooljuffrouw
- Rudi FalkenhagenCafebaas
- Hans HoltkampVriend van Henri
- Paul van SoestPieksma
Details
- Released
- 29 March 1984
- Original title
- Ciske de Rat
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Karin Loomans
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What Ciske the Rat is based on
Ciske the Rat is based on Ciske de Rat trilogy, a 1942 novel series by Piet Bakker, published by Elsevier.
Novel series · 1942
Ciske de Rat trilogy
By Piet Bakker
Published by Elsevier
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Ciske the Rat: quick answers
Is Ciske the Rat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Ciske the Rat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ciske the Rat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ciske the Rat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ciske the Rat on?
Ciske the Rat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 March 1984. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ciske the Rat?
If you liked Ciske the Rat, try An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, I Believe, Shiloh.
Who directed Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat (1984) was directed by Guido Pieters and stars Danny de Munk, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Herman van Veen.
What is Ciske the Rat based on?
Ciske the Rat is based on Ciske de Rat trilogy, a 1942 novel series by Piet Bakker, published by Elsevier.