Battle Rats (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1990, Battle Rats is an action, adventure and war film directed by Ben Yalung, running about 96 minutes. “They're handpicked, specially trained for the most dangerous mission.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Vietnam war, the American army forms a special unit called "tunnel rats" to go down into the elaborate system of underground tunnels constructed by the Vietcong, kill anyone they find in it and destroy the system.
Who’s in it. Battle Rats stars Brent Gilbert as Sgt. Bruce Burns, Corwin Sperry as Capt. Rosenblatt, Mylene Nocon as Kama and Paul John as Booth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Battle Rats has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Rats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Rats tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battle Rats (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Rats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle Rats worth watching?
- Battle Rats holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Rats?
- Battle Rats stars Brent Gilbert, Corwin Sperry, Mylene Nocon, Paul John and Eric Hahn.
- When was Battle Rats released?
- Battle Rats was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.