Who is Hubert in Rat?

Pete Postlethwaite plays Hubert in the film.

This surreal Irish family comedy tells the story of a man named Hubert who prefers beer swilling and gambling much more than he does his own wife and children. One night, though, he returns from the pub...and slowly transforms into (yes, you're reading this correctly) a small rat. Now, his family must take care of him, but his neglected wife, religious son, and about-to-be-married daughter all have wildly different ideas on how to deal and cope with their newly rodent-ized father. And along the way, there is much to be learned about love, life, passions, and values. Heartwarming and hilarious, this film is sure to shine as one of the year's top foreign releases.

Rat

Name: Rat
Genre: Kids/Family
Released: 2001-04-27
Rating: 58

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Who directed Rat?: Steve Barron

Who is Hubert in Rat?: Pete Postlethwaite plays Hubert in the film.

What is Rat about?: This surreal Irish family comedy tells the story of a man named Hubert who prefers beer swilling and gambling much more than he does his own wife and children. One night, though, he returns from the pub...and slowly transforms into (yes, you're reading this correctly) a small rat. Now, his family must take care of him, but his neglected wife, religious son, and about-to-be-married daughter all have wildly different ideas on how to deal and cope with their newly rodent-ized father. And along the way, there is much to be learned about love, life, passions, and values. Heartwarming and hilarious, this film is sure to shine as one of the year's top foreign releases.