RATS!
Synopsis
In a surreal small‑town version of 2007 Texas, a young graffiti artist lands in jail and is coerced into spying on his cousin—suspected by an unhinged cop of dealing nuclear weapons. What follows is a frenetic, gross‑humored ride through conspiracy, over-the-top characters, and chaotic counterculture.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-22
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Luke Wilcox
Raphael
Danielle Evon Ploeger
Officer Williams
Darius Autry
Mateo
Khali McDuff-Sykes
Bernadette
Marc Livingood
Nester
Ariel Ash
Shay
Brian Villalobos
Paul
Jacob Wysocki
Billy
Tangaroa Pineapple
Panda
Ka5sh
Pflophaus
John Ennis
Jeremy Pillows
Shelby Quinn
Madeline
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Javier
Elisabeth Joy
The MILF
Neville Archambault
Buck
Luxy Banner
Janet
Sarah Jack
The Olympian
Johann Bermudez
Osama Bin Laden
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 11 DaysSydney Underground Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 11, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Nalevansky, Carl Fry
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Navelansky
- Original Title
- RATS!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- With Pleasure Cinemagroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Nalevansky, Carl Fry
Maxwell Navelansky
Carmen Hilbert
Maxwell Nalevansky, Alison Moses, Harrison Nalevansky
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Nalevansky
Director
Maxwell Navelansky
Writer
Carmen Hilbert
Director of Photography
Carl Fry
Director
Maxwell Nalevansky
Producer
Alison Moses
Producer
Harrison Nalevansky
Producer
Sadie Marchese-Moore
Production Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RATS!
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What is RATS! about?
In a surreal small‑town version of 2007 Texas, a young graffiti artist lands in jail and is coerced into spying on his cousin—suspected by an unhinged cop of dealing nuclear weapons. What follows is a frenetic, gross‑humored ride through conspiracy, over-the-top characters, and chaotic counterculture.
Who directed RATS!?
RATS! was directed by Maxwell Nalevansky, Carl Fry.
Who stars in RATS!?
The principal cast of RATS! includes Luke Wilcox, Danielle Evon Ploeger, Darius Autry, Khali McDuff-Sykes, Marc Livingood.
When was RATS! released and how long is it?
RATS! was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for RATS!?
RATS! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).