Spin the Bottle

Spin the Bottle

I'm still Rats from the flats. I used to have a little. Now I've f*** all.

R 2003 · 84 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Rats is released from prison and needs to make some money; fast. To his dismay, things have changed dramatically during his absence; his mother no longer has time for him and his ex-bandmates alike. He wishes to help donate towards his obese aunt's trip to Lourdes. He struggles to find a job, yet never fails to find himself in a difficult situation.

Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon · Written by Ian Fitzgibbon

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