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The Rainmaker
“They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.”
The Rainmaker at a glance
The Rainmaker is a 1997 drama film, running 2h 15m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-11-18
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 1,572 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmFresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Cast
14 names
Matt DamonRudy Baylor
Claire DanesKelly Riker
Danny DeVitoDeck Shifflet
Jon VoightLeo F. Drummond
Mary Kay PlaceDot Black
Dean StockwellJudge Harvey Hale
Mickey RourkeBruiser Stone
Danny GloverRichter Tyrone Kipler
Virginia MadsenJackie Lemancyzk
Randy TravisBilly Porter
Roy ScheiderWilfred Keeley
Red WestBuddy Black
Johnny WhitworthDonny Ray Black
Andrew ShueCliff RikerQuestions about The Rainmaker
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Rainmaker in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Rainmaker is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Rainmaker suitable for children?
The Rainmaker is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Rainmaker on PelisPlus UK?
The Rainmaker has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Rainmaker about?
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker runs for 2h 15m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Rainmaker trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Rainmaker (1997) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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