

Black Rain
1989, English. Directed by Ridley Scott.
An American cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules.
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,327 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Rain
Black Rain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 4 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Craig Bolotin, Warren Lewis
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $134M
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Black Rain: quick answers
Is Black Rain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,327 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Rain?
Black Rain runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Rain?
If you liked Black Rain, try Out for Justice, Rising Sun, Rapid Fire.
Who directed Black Rain?
Black Rain (1989) was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura.