The Rainbow (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, The Rainbow is an action, drama and romance film directed by Ken Russell, running about 113 minutes. “Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
Who’s in it. The Rainbow stars Sammi Davis as Ursula Brangwen, Paul McGann as Anton Skrebensky, Amanda Donohoe as Winifred Inger and Christopher Gable as Will Brangwen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Rainbow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rainbow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rainbow (1989)?
- In US, The Rainbow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rainbow worth watching?
- The Rainbow holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rainbow?
- The Rainbow stars Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Christopher Gable and David Hemmings.
- When was The Rainbow released?
- The Rainbow was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.