The Rapture (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, The Rapture is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Michael Tolkin, running about 100 minutes. “All will be forgiven... all but one” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely telephone operator leading an empty, amoral life finds God – only to have her faith continually tested in ways beyond what she could have imagined.
Who’s in it. The Rapture stars Mimi Rogers as Sharon, Patrick Bauchau as Vic, David Duchovny as Randy and Darwyn Carson as Maggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Rapture has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Rapture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rapture tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rapture (1991)?
- In US, The Rapture is available to 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 Rapture worth watching?
- The Rapture holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rapture?
- The Rapture stars Mimi Rogers, Patrick Bauchau, David Duchovny, Darwyn Carson and Will Patton.
- When was The Rapture released?
- The Rapture was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.