Who'll Stop the Rain (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, Who'll Stop the Rain is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Karel Reisz, running about 126 minutes. “A week ago they were strangers. An hour ago they were lovers. Now they are targets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
Who’s in it. Who'll Stop the Rain stars Nick Nolte as Ray Hicks, Tuesday Weld as Marge Converse, Michael Moriarty as John Converse and Anthony Zerbe as Antheil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Who'll Stop the Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who'll Stop the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Who'll Stop the Rain 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 Who'll Stop the Rain (1978)?
- In US, Who'll Stop the Rain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Who'll Stop the Rain worth watching?
- Who'll Stop the Rain holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Who'll Stop the Rain?
- Who'll Stop the Rain stars Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, Anthony Zerbe and Richard Masur.