Rain Man (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1988, Rain Man is a drama film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 134 minutes. “A journey through understanding and fellowship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.
Who’s in it. Rain Man stars Dustin Hoffman as Raymond Babbitt, Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt, Valeria Golino as Susanna and Gerald R. Molen as Dr. Bruner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Rain Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $354.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Rain Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rain Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rain Man (1988)?
- In US, Rain Man is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Rain Man worth watching?
- Rain Man holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rain Man?
- Rain Man stars Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen and Jack Murdock.
- When was Rain Man released?
- Rain Man was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.