Rats (2016)
Director
Morgan Spurlock
Main cast
Ed Sheehan; Bobby Corrigan
Genres
Documentary
Description
Based on Robert Sullivanâs bestselling book, Morgan Spurlock and his team travel around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats while delving into humansâ complicated relationship with the creepy creatures.
Morgan Spurlock
Main cast
Ed Sheehan; Bobby Corrigan
Genres
Documentary
Description
Based on Robert Sullivanâs bestselling book, Morgan Spurlock and his team travel around the world to bring viewers face to face with rats while delving into humansâ complicated relationship with the creepy creatures.
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