Ratchet
Synopsis
Having missed several deadlines, and with the studio's attorneys hassling him, screenwriter Elliot Callahan (Tom Gilroy) takes the advice of his agent and rents a beachside house on the island Nantucket to find the peace and quiet he needs to get the creative juices flowing. There he meets the seriously intense Henry Carver (Matthew Dixon), who's written a screenplay he wants Callahan to read. Before long, Callahan suspects that Henry might be a serial killer writing about himself and that his screenplay is worth plagiarizing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Johnson, Susan Kouguell
- Original Score
- Paul Schwartz
- Original Title
- Ratchet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Johnson
John Johnson, Susan Kouguell
Paul Schwartz
James Lyons
George Belshaw, Hank Blumenthal
Department Leadership Roster
George Belshaw
Producer
John Johnson
Writer
Paul Schwartz
Original Music Composer
John Johnson
Director
James Lyons
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ratchet
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What is Ratchet about?
Having missed several deadlines, and with the studio's attorneys hassling him, screenwriter Elliot Callahan (Tom Gilroy) takes the advice of his agent and rents a beachside house on the island Nantucket to find the peace and quiet he needs to get the creative juices flowing. There he meets the seriously intense Henry Carver (Matthew Dixon), who's written a screenplay he wants Callahan to read. Before long, Callahan suspects that Henry might be a serial killer writing about himself and that his screenplay is worth plagiarizing.
Who directed Ratchet?
Ratchet was directed by John Johnson.
Who stars in Ratchet?
The principal cast of Ratchet includes Tom Gilroy, Margaret Welsh, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Nurit Koppel, Matthew Dixon.
When was Ratchet released and how long is it?
Ratchet was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Ratchet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ratchet was composed by Paul Schwartz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ratchet?
Ratchet holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).