Rat in the Skull
Rat in the Skull
1987, English. Directed by Max Stafford-Clark & Glyn Edwards.
In a cell in a London police station, a suspected I.R.A. bomber, Roche, has been detained for questioning. To help them in the interrogation, the London coppers have summoned Nelson, a detective from Northern Ireland's predominantly Protestant police force, the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Rat in the Skull
Rat in the Skull isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1987.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Max Stafford-ClarkDirector
- Glyn EdwardsDirector
- Brian CoxDetective Inspector Nelson
- Philip JacksonDetective Superintendent Derek Harris
- Gary OldmanPolice Constable Eric Naylor
- Colum ConveyRoche
- Mike BradwellFat Policeman
- Mossie SmithWPC
- Jerome FlynnIRA Man
- John KeeganIRA Man
- Pauline MelvilleIRA Woman
- Jonathan PhillipsIRA Man
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ron Hutchinson
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Rat in the Skull
American Son
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jesse Stone: No Remorse
2010 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt
2012 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
2015 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hello
2022 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
2011 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Scum
1977 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Bramble House Christmas
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rat in the Skull: quick answers
Is Rat in the Skull worth watching?
Rat in the Skull doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Rat in the Skull?
Rat in the Skull runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Rat in the Skull have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rat in the Skull. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rat in the Skull parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rat in the Skull yet.
Which OTT platform is Rat in the Skull on?
Rat in the Skull isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1987. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rat in the Skull?
If you liked Rat in the Skull, try American Son, Jesse Stone: No Remorse, Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt.
Who directed Rat in the Skull?
Rat in the Skull (1987) was directed by Max Stafford-Clark and Glyn Edwards and stars Brian Cox, Philip Jackson, Gary Oldman.