A Hatful of Rain (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, A Hatful of Rain is a drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 109 minutes. “The tender love story of Johnny Pope, husband, brother, father-to-be!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.
Who’s in it. A Hatful of Rain stars Eva Marie Saint as Celia Pope, Don Murray as Johnny Pope, Anthony Franciosa as Polo Pope and Lloyd Nolan as John Pope, Sr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Hatful of Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 A Hatful of Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hatful of Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hatful of Rain (1957)?
- In US, A Hatful of Rain 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 A Hatful of Rain worth watching?
- A Hatful of Rain holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hatful of Rain?
- A Hatful of Rain stars Eva Marie Saint, Don Murray, Anthony Franciosa, Lloyd Nolan and Henry Silva.
- When was A Hatful of Rain released?
- A Hatful of Rain was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.