Raining Stones (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1993, Raining Stones is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Ken Loach, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.
Who’s in it. Raining Stones stars Bruce Jones as Bob, Julie Brown as Anne, Gemma Phoenix as Coleen and Ricky Tomlinson as Tommy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Raining Stones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raining Stones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raining Stones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raining Stones (1993)?
- In US, Raining Stones is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raining Stones worth watching?
- Raining Stones holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raining Stones?
- Raining Stones stars Bruce Jones, Julie Brown, Gemma Phoenix, Ricky Tomlinson and Tom Hickey.
- When was Raining Stones released?
- Raining Stones was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.