The Rat Catcher
2023 | 17m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Wes Anderson |
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| Writer: | Wes Anderson |
| Staring: |
| In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 28, 2023 |
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| Director: | Wes Anderson |
| Writer: | Wes Anderson |
| Genres: | Comedy |
| Keywords | based on short story, rat, english village, disgusting, short film, roald dahl |
| Production Companies | Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Richard Ayoade | Editor |
| Ralph Fiennes | Rat Man / Roald Dahl |
| Rupert Friend | Claud Cubbage |
| Eliel Ford | Stagehand |
| Benoît Herlin | Stagehand |
| Till Sennhenn | Stagehand |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Tom Rye | Second Assistant Director |
| Fran Barba | Assistant Editor |
| Valentino Giannì | Sound Mixer |
| Sanjay Sami | Key Grip |
| Pat Sweeney | Gaffer |
| Russell Farmarco | Dialogue Editor |
| Bertrand Girard | Unit Manager |
| Vincent Scotet | First Assistant Camera |
| Jay Clarke | Storyboard Artist |
| Claire Peerless | Art Direction |
| Roger Do Minh | Still Photographer |
| Arran Topham | Stunt Coordinator |
| Lewis Humble | Post Production Coordinator |
| Wayne Lemmer | Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Steve Baine | Foley Artist |
| Simon Harris | Visual Effects Editor |
| Kevin Timon Hill | Supervising Art Director |
| Richard Hardy | Art Direction |
| Alexios Chrysikos | Concept Artist |
| Pauline Galtié | Production Supervisor |
| Lucy Benson | First Assistant Editor |
| Felix Terreyre Saint-Cast | Second Assistant Camera |
| Gisela Evert | Post Producer |
| Caroline Rowlands | First Assistant Editor |
| Luis Galdames | Sound Effects Editor |
| Peter Persaud | Foley Recordist |
| Taylor Flinn | Sound Effects Editor |
| Gareth Spensley | Colorist |
| Wes Anderson | Director, Writer |
| Guy Trevellyan | Third Assistant Director |
| Robert D. Yeoman | Director of Photography |
| Adam Stockhausen | Production Design |
| Kasia Walicka Maimone | Costume Design |
| Andrew Weisblum | Editor |
| Barney Pilling | Editor |
| Adam Somner | First Assistant Director |
| Jennifer Furches | Script Supervisor |
| Chris Scarabosio | Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Roald Dahl | Short Story |
| Anna Pinnock | Set Decoration |
| Martin Scali | Second Unit Director |
| Frances Hannon | Makeup Designer, Prosthetic Designer, Hair Designer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Peet | Co-Producer |
| Alice Dawson | Co-Producer |
| Octavia Peissel | Co-Producer |
| Molly Rosenblatt | Associate Producer |
| Wes Anderson | Producer |
| Steven M. Rales | Producer |
| Jeremy Dawson | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 22 | 30 | 17 |
| 2024 | 5 | 23 | 30 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 | 21 | 31 | 14 |
| 2024 | 7 | 26 | 63 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 | 20 | 32 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 | 18 | 24 | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 | 21 | 55 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 | 16 | 38 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 21 | 11 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 741 | 770 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 625 | 753 |
The Rat Catcher, the third film in Roald Dahl’s anthology, uses narration and minimal visuals to create a unique storytelling experience that encourages viewers to imagine key scenes. The simple yet unpredictable plot follows a rat catcher facing a challenge when his poisoned bait fails, prompting h ... im to perform bizarre acts to save his reputation. While the conflict is subtle, the film’s clever twist invites audiences to reconsider earlier scenes with new insight. Strong acting, effective CGI, and well-chosen sound design enhance the dramatic atmosphere. Overall, it’s a captivating and original short film worth watching. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)