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  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Discovery Channel
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Discovery Channel
  • 1 h 28 m

Summary Inspired by Robert Sullivan’s New York Times bestselling book, Rats goes deep beneath the surface to explore the lives of man’s greatest parasite. Oscar® nominated director Morgan Spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats while delving into our comp...

Directed By: Morgan Spurlock

Written By: Jeremy Chilnick, Robert Sullivan, Morgan Spurlock

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Discovery Channel
  • 1 h 28 m
  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • Discovery Channel
  • 1 h 28 m

Rats

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
62
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.7
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Summary Inspired by Robert Sullivan’s New York Times bestselling book, Rats goes deep beneath the surface to explore the lives of man’s greatest parasite. Oscar® nominated director Morgan Spurlock unveils a new form of documentary horror storytelling, journeying around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats while delving into our comp...

Directed By: Morgan Spurlock

Written By: Jeremy Chilnick, Robert Sullivan, Morgan Spurlock

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
62
40% Positive
2 Reviews
60% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
62
40% Positive
2 Reviews
60% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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80
Sep 15, 2016
With Spurlock and Takal throwing every horror trope on the screen, Rats is a delectably awful experience which, grimly fun though it may be to watch, hopefully won’t lead to a Cockroach sequel.
By Fionnuala Halligan FULL REVIEW
80
Sep 15, 2016
An icky but engrossing docu-chiller that may provoke OCD-like ratproofing.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 22, 2016
Rats is that rare breed of nature doc, one designed not to foster greater empathy for a misunderstood species, but rather to exploit our preexisting fears of the filthy critters in question.
By Peter Debruge FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 19, 2016
It's not just some science-fiction about rodents preying on humans; it's a documentary about it. "They will literally kill us," explains a lecturer early on in what the filmmakers frame as a fully-fledged horror complete with jump-scares, an ominous score, and all manner of squeamish moments.
By Ben Nicholson FULL REVIEW
40
Dec 15, 2016
On a visual level, the film’s reportage is as tabloidy as its argument, and much more wilfully unpleasant.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.7
50% Positive
3 Ratings
33% Mixed
2 Ratings
17% Negative
1 Rating

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.7
50% Positive
3 Ratings
33% Mixed
2 Ratings
17% Negative
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Production Company Dakota Group, Discovery Channel, Submarine Entertainment, Warrior Poets
Release Date Sep 23, 2016
Duration 1 h 28 m
Rating Not Rated
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Awards

Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
• 2 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Nomination
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Nomination

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