Willard

Name: Willard
Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2003-03-14
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring, Jackie Burroughs, Ashlyn Gere

2003·Movie·PG-13·100 min·★ 6.1(377)

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“When the cat's away, the rats will play.”

Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank. Soon it becomes clear that the brood of rodents is ready and willing to exact a vicious, deadly revenge on anyone who dares to bully their sensitive new master.

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Can I watch Willard in United States? Yes — you can stream Willard in United States on Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Willard

Willard is a 2003 English-language horror, drama and thriller film directed by Glen Morgan. The cast is led by Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey, Laura Harring. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, YouTube Free.

Willard was produced by Hard Eight Pictures and New Line Cinema and made in United States of America. It was released on March 14, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director: Glen Morgan
Writers: Glen Morgan
Release date: March 14, 2003
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $22 million
Box office: $9 million
Production: Hard Eight Pictures, New Line Cinema

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Willard cast & crew

Willard was directed by Glen Morgan and written by Glen Morgan.

The cast features Crispin Glover as Willard Stiles, R. Lee Ermey as Mr. Martin, Laura Harring as Cathryn, Jackie Burroughs as Mrs. Stiles, Ashlyn Gere as Ms. Leach, and Laara Sadiq as Janice Mantis.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shirley Walker, cinematography is by Robert McLachlan, and it was produced by Glen Morgan and James Wong.

Is Willard worth watching?

Willard holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 377 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, drama, and thriller, Willard is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Willard

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