

The Rains Came
1939, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lover Tom Ransome get in the way, but everyone shapes up when faced by earthquake, flooding, and plague.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Myrna LoyLady Edwina Esketh
- Tyrone PowerMajor Rama Safti
- George BrentTom Ransome
- Brenda JoyceFern Simon
- Nigel BruceLord Albert Esketh
- Maria OuspenskayaMaharani
- Joseph SchildkrautMr. Bannerjee
- Mary NashMiss Mac Daid
- Jane DarwellAunt Phoebe Smiley
- Marjorie RambeauMrs. Simon
- Henry TraversRev. Homer Smiley
- H.B. WarnerMaharajah
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Julien Josephson, Philip Dunne
- Budget
- $2.5M
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The Rains Came runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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The Rains Came is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Rains Came on?
The Rains Came isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rains Came?
If you liked The Rains Came, try The Citadel, Test Pilot, The Prisoner of Zenda.
Who directed The Rains Came?
The Rains Came (1939) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent.