Black Rain
1989, Japanese. Directed by Shōhei Imamura.
We do not live only to die.
Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Black Rain is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shōhei ImamuraDirector
- Yoshiko TanakaYasuko
- Kazuo KitamuraShigematsu Shizuma
- Etsuko IchiharaShigeko Shizuma
- Masato YamadaTatsu
- Shoichi OzawaShokichi
- Norihei MikiKotaro
- Hisako HaraKin
- Tamaki SawaWoman in Ikemoto-ya
- Akiji KobayashiKatayama
- Kazuko ShirakawaOld Woman with White Flag
- Kenjirou IshimaruAono
- Taiji TonoyamaOld Priest
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1989
- Original title
- 黒い雨
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshirō Ishidō, Shōhei Imamura
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News & fan talk
What Black Rain is based on
Black Rain is adapted from a novel.
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Black Rain: quick answers
Is Black Rain worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Rain?
Black Rain runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Black Rain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Rain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Rain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Rain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black Rain on?
Black Rain is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Rain?
If you liked Black Rain, try Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, Oppenheimer, Taboo.
Who directed Black Rain?
Black Rain (1989) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara.
What is Black Rain based on?
Black Rain is adapted from a novel.