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The River Rat

The River Rat

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The River Rat
1984 1h 34m6.2

The River Rat

“After thirteen years in prison, Billy McCain thought he'd met up with everything, until he met up with his own daughter Jonsy.”

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On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...

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DirectorThomas Rickman
ScreenplayThomas Rickman
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 28, 1984
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 34m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$1M
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes22
GenresAdventure, Crime, Family, Drama
StudioCinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

Billy

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Jonsy

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Doc Cole

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Shawn Smith

Wexel

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Nancy Lea Owen

Vadie

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Norman Bennett

Sheriff Cal

Tony Frank

Tony Frank

Poley

Angie Bolling

Angie Bolling

Joyce

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Roger Copeland

Young Billy

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Tommy Burlison

Whitey

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Tamara Hartley

Young Joyce

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Louis Plante

Cajun Deputy

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Rod Britt

Cajun Deputy

Peter Renaday

Peter Renaday

Cajun Doctor

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Frequently Asked Questions about The River Rat

Where can I watch The River Rat?

The River Rat (1984) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The River Rat about?

On the lazy banks of the Mississippi, a young girl is reunited with her time-served but innocent father. But the reunion is tainted with the whereabouts of the stolen loot, and those who come looking for it...

Who directed The River Rat?

The River Rat (1984) was directed by Thomas Rickman. The film is a Adventure, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 34m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is The River Rat?

The River Rat runs 1h 34m (94 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 22 votes. Genre: Adventure, Crime.

Is The River Rat worth watching?

The River Rat is rated 6.2/10 by 22 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Adventure and Crime fans.