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What Rats Won't Do

  • 19981998
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  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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POPULARITY
56,860
18,712
What Rats Won't Do (1998)
ComedyRomance
Soon-to-be-married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.Soon-to-be-married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.Soon-to-be-married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
763
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
56,860
18,712
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    • Director
      • Alastair Reid
    • Writers
      • Steve Coombes(screenplay)
      • Dave Robinson(screenplay)
      • William Osborne(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James Frain
      • Natascha McElhone
      • Amy Phillips
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    • Director
      • Alastair Reid
    • Writers
      • Steve Coombes(screenplay)
      • Dave Robinson(screenplay)
      • William Osborne(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James Frain
      • Natascha McElhone
      • Amy Phillips
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    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    James Frain
    James Frain
    • Jack
    Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone
    • Kate
    Amy Phillips
    Amy Phillips
    • Ellen
    Valentine Pelka
    Valentine Pelka
    • Graham
    Samantha Bond
    Samantha Bond
    • Jane
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Judge Foster
    Chris Jury
    Chris Jury
    • Defendant
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • Tony
    W. Stephen Gilbert
    W. Stephen Gilbert
    • Foster's Clerk
    Harry Enfield
    Harry Enfield
    • Verger
    Paul Rider
    • Kate's Clerk
    Philip Jackson
    Philip Jackson
    • Jack's Dad
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • Woman with Dog
    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Mirella
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Gerald
    Neville Phillips
    Neville Phillips
    • Steward
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • Moot Master
    Daniel de la Falaise
    • Drunken Lawyer
    • Director
      • Alastair Reid
    • Writers
      • Steve Coombes(screenplay)
      • Dave Robinson(screenplay)
      • William Osborne(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The only feature film appearance by Jennifer Paterson.
    • Quotes

      Male Diner on Boat: If he is prepared to subject himself to total humiliation in front of all of us...

      Female Diner on Boat: The least you can do is sleep with him

    • Soundtracks
      (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher
      Written by Gary Jackson, Carl Smith and Raynard Miner
      Performed by Jackie Wilson
      Courtesy of Brunswick Records

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    6/10
    Fabulous 90 minutes !
    I had never heard of this film until I heard that it was showing on TV. The plot interested me and I decided to give it a try. It was FABULOUS ! I love romantic comedies and this was going to be my cup of tea. Fans of movies likes Notting Hill,Sliding Doors,Bridget Jones diary.etc will truly love this. Im a bit surprised that the movie didnt get as popular as it should be. I would seriously recommend it , so what r u waiting for !
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    • Jul 8, 2002

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Donde las dan, las toman
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, Holborn, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Working Title Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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