The Rainmakers (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1935, The Rainmakers is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Fred Guiol, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Roscoe the Rainmaker is invited to California (with sidekick "Billy") to relieve a terrible dry spell and to save the community from an unscrupulous businessman who stands to profit from the drought
Who’s in it. The Rainmakers stars Bert Wheeler as Billy, Robert Woolsey as Roscoe Horne, Dorothy Lee as Margie Spencer and Berton Churchill as Simon Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Rainmakers 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rainmakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rainmakers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rainmakers (1935)?
- In US, The Rainmakers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rainmakers worth watching?
- The Rainmakers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rainmakers?
- The Rainmakers stars Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, Berton Churchill and George Meeker.
- When was The Rainmakers released?
- The Rainmakers was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.