I Was a Rat
2001, English. Directed by Laurie Lynd.
A little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 December 2001
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard Carpenter
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I Was a Rat runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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I Was a Rat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 December 2001. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Was a Rat?
If you liked I Was a Rat, try The Good Witch's Gift, FairyTale: A True Story, The Good Witch's Destiny.
Who directed I Was a Rat?
I Was a Rat (2001) was directed by Laurie Lynd and stars Calum Worthy, Brenda Fricker, Tom Conti.