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Ratchet

4.819961h 54mRMovieThriller

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…

DirectorJohn Johnson
WriterJohn Johnson
ProducersGeorge Belshaw·Hank Blumenthal

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Cast · Directed by John Johnson

TGTom Gilroy
Tom Gilroy
Elliot Callahan
MWMargaret Welsh
Margaret Welsh
Catherine Ripley
MLMitchell Lichtenstein
Mitchell Lichtenstein
Tim Greenleaf
NK
Nurit Koppel
Julia Webb
MDMatthew Dixon
Matthew Dixon
Henry Carver
NJNeal Jones
Neal Jones
Sam Leary
RW
Robert Whaley
Ed (Deputy)
JM
John MacKay
Chief Groves
DD
David E. Dossey
Man on Plane

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Ratchet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ratchet?

Ratchet isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Ratchet on Netflix?

No, Ratchet is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Ratchet on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ratchet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Ratchet for free?

Ratchet isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Ratchet?

Ratchet hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 31, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.