Where to Watch Ratcatcher (1999) in the US

What it's about

Glasgow, summer, 1973. Dustmen are striking; bags of garbage add to the blight of council flats and a fetid canal. Ryan, who's about 12, drowns during a play fight with his neighbor, the jug-eared James. James runs home, a flat where he lives with his often-drunk da, his ma, and sisters, who live in hope of moving to newly-built council flats. The slice-of-life, coming-of-age story follows James as he tags along with the older lads; has a friendship with his quirky wee rodent-loving neighbor, Kenny; spends time with Margaret Anne, myopic, slightly older, the local sexual punching bag; and, has a moment or two of joy. The strike may end, but is there any way out for James?

Cast and crew

Director

Lynne Ramsay

Writer

Lynne Ramsay

Starring

Tommy Flanagan, Mandy Matthews, William Eadie

Details

Release date

Nov 12, 1999

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom, France

Box office

$217,244

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award12 wins & 6 nominations total

Where to Watch Ratcatcher (1999) in the US — common questions

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