The Highway Rat
“Give me your buns and your biscuits!”
Synopsis
The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
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The Highway Rat - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeroen Jaspaert
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, Jeroen Jaspaert
- Original Score
- René Aubry
- Original Title
- The Highway Rat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Magic Light Pictures, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeroen Jaspaert
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler, Jeroen Jaspaert
René Aubry
Robin Sales
Martin Pope, Michael Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Sales
Editor
Caroline Vos
Production Design
Martin Pope
Producer
Michael Rose
Producer
Jeroen Jaspaert
Director
Jeroen Jaspaert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Highway Rat
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What is The Highway Rat about?
The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
Who directed The Highway Rat?
The Highway Rat was directed by Jeroen Jaspaert.
Who stars in The Highway Rat?
The principal cast of The Highway Rat includes Rob Brydon, David Tennant, Nina Sosanya, Tom Hollander, Frances de la Tour.
When was The Highway Rat released and how long is it?
The Highway Rat was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Highway Rat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Highway Rat was composed by René Aubry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Highway Rat?
The Highway Rat holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).