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The Rat Race

6.719601h 45mMovieComedyDramaRomance

An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

DirectorRobert Mulligan
WriterGarson Kanin
ProducersGeorge Seaton·William Perlberg

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Mulligan

TCTony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Pete Hammond Jr.
DRDebbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Peggy Brown
JOJack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Mac
KMKay Medford
Kay Medford
Soda Gallo
DRDon Rickles
Don Rickles
Nellie
MBMarjorie Bennett
Marjorie Bennett
Edie Kerry
HDHal K. Dawson
Hal K. Dawson
Bo Kerry
NFNorman Fell
Norman Fell
Telephone Repairman
LD
Lisa Drake
Toni
JB
Joe Bushkin
Frankie J.
SBSam Butera
Sam Butera
Carl Tip
GMGerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
Gerry

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The Rat Race — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rat Race?

The Rat Race isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Rat Race on Netflix?

No, The Rat Race is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Rat Race on Amazon Prime Video?

The Rat Race isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Rat Race for free?

The Rat Race isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.