Black Rainbow (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1989, Black Rainbow is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 103 minutes. “She has just witnessed a murder that hasn't happened yet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...
Who’s in it. Black Rainbow stars Rosanna Arquette as Martha Travis, Jason Robards as Walter Travis, Tom Hulce as Gary Wallace and Mark Joy as Lloyd Harley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Black Rainbow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW 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 Black Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Rainbow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Rainbow (1989)?
- In US, Black Rainbow is available to stream on ARROW, 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 Black Rainbow worth watching?
- Black Rainbow holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Rainbow?
- Black Rainbow stars Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce, Mark Joy and Olek Krupa.
- When was Black Rainbow released?
- Black Rainbow was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.