Raintree County (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, Raintree County is a drama, romance and history film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 188 minutes. “In The Great Tradition Of Civil War Romance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted from his high school sweetheart Nell Gaither by Susanna Drake, a rich New Orleans girl. This love triangle is further complicated by the American Civil War, and dark family history.
Who’s in it. Raintree County stars Elizabeth Taylor as Susanna Drake Shawnessy, Montgomery Clift as John Wickliff Shawnessy, Eva Marie Saint as Nell Gaither and Nigel Patrick as Prof. Jerusalem Webster Stiles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Raintree County has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raintree County page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raintree County tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raintree County (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raintree County change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raintree County worth watching?
- Raintree County holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raintree County?
- Raintree County stars Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, Eva Marie Saint, Nigel Patrick and Lee Marvin.
- When was Raintree County released?
- Raintree County was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 188 minutes.