The Rainbow Man (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, The Rainbow Man is an action, fantasy, crime and horror film directed by Kiyohiko Ushihara, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young woman is named as the prime suspect in a murder, her girlfriend and her girlfriend's boyfriend set out to prove her innocence. Their investigation leads them to an isolated, creepy house in the middle of nowhere, where sinister goings-on abound.
Who’s in it. The Rainbow Man stars Keiju Kobayashi as Ryôsuke Akashi, Teruko Akatsuki as Mimi Torigai, Katsuko Wakasugi as Yurie Obata and Den Obinata as Inspector Okada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Rainbow Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rainbow Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rainbow Man 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 Man (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rainbow Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rainbow Man worth watching?
- The Rainbow Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rainbow Man?
- The Rainbow Man stars Keiju Kobayashi, Teruko Akatsuki, Katsuko Wakasugi, Den Obinata and Kenjiro Uemura.
- When was The Rainbow Man released?
- The Rainbow Man was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.