Who'll Stop the Rain
1978, English. Directed by Karel Reisz.
A week ago they were strangers. An hour ago they were lovers. Now they are targets.
John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Who'll Stop the Rain
Who'll Stop the Rain is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 August 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Stone, Judith Rascoe
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What Who'll Stop the Rain is based on
Who'll Stop the Rain is based on Dog Soldiers, a 1974 novel by Robert Stone, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Novel · 1974
Dog Soldiers
By Robert Stone
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Who'll Stop the Rain: quick answers
Is Who'll Stop the Rain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Who'll Stop the Rain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Who'll Stop the Rain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Who'll Stop the Rain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Who'll Stop the Rain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Who'll Stop the Rain on?
Who'll Stop the Rain is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Who'll Stop the Rain?
If you liked Who'll Stop the Rain, try The Baker, El padrino: The Latin Godfather, Empire.
Who directed Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) was directed by Karel Reisz and stars Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty.
What is Who'll Stop the Rain based on?
Who'll Stop the Rain is based on Dog Soldiers, a 1974 novel by Robert Stone, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.