Beaten by Black Rain (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1984, Beaten by Black Rain is a drama, animation and history film directed by Takeshi Shirato, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Many years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the survivors (called hibakusha in Japanese) are still physically and emotionally devastated by the event. Kuroi Ame ni Utarete tells the interlocking stories of a group of survivors who frequent Stand Akauma, a bar: Takeshi, who lost his entire family; Tomoko, a prostitute horribly burned in the bombing; her younger brother Junji, who scrabbles on the fringes of society; Eiko, a pregnant young woman whom he loves; and Yuri, another prostitute who is determined to secure a brighter future for her blind son.
Who’s in it. Beaten by Black Rain stars Hideki Saijo as Junji (voice), Kae Shimamura as Tomoko (voice), Keiko Han as Eiko (voice) and Takeshi Ôbayashi as Takeshi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Beaten by Black Rain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beaten by Black Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beaten by Black Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beaten by Black Rain (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beaten by Black Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beaten by Black Rain worth watching?
- Beaten by Black Rain holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beaten by Black Rain?
- Beaten by Black Rain stars Hideki Saijo, Kae Shimamura, Keiko Han, Takeshi Ôbayashi and Hidekatsu Shibata.
- When was Beaten by Black Rain released?
- Beaten by Black Rain was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.