The Rainmaker
1997, English. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Francis Ford CoppolaDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Herr
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $46M
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The Rainmaker: quick answers
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,568 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does The Rainmaker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rainmaker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Rainmaker suitable for kids?
The Rainmaker is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Rainmaker?
If you liked The Rainmaker, try The Children Act, The Pelican Brief, Juror #2.
Who directed The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker (1997) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito.