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The Rat Tamer

6.019951h 29mMA 15+MovieDramaMystery

In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh Jackman) arrived at Blackstream Penitentiary with brain damage and horrible bruises on his body -- least of all Kevin. Can a jailhouse…

DirectorKate Woods
WritersDenise Roberts·Carol Long
ProducersRoss Matthews·Sue Masters

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Cast · Directed by Kate Woods

DFDeborra-Lee Furness
Deborra-Lee Furness
Louisa Correlli
HJHugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Kevin Jones
WZWilliam Zappa
William Zappa
Officer Ben Costa
RPRichard Piper
Richard Piper
Sam Montelle
SJ
Sue Jones
Sister Pat
JBJohn Brumpton
John Brumpton
Officer Gilbert
JC
Jon Concannon
Ian 'Johnno' Johnson
MEMarcus Eyre
Marcus Eyre
Officer 'Fatz' Bingham
PR
Paul Reardon
Anthony Correlli
TG
Tenley Gillmore
Danielle Correlli
NMNeil Melville
Neil Melville
Governor Jim Sanderson

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The Rat Tamer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rat Tamer?

The Rat Tamer isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Rat Tamer on Netflix?

No, The Rat Tamer is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Rat Tamer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Rat Tamer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Rat Tamer for free?

The Rat Tamer 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 The Rat Tamer?

The Rat Tamer hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 13, 1995. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.