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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.

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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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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.

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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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.

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