The Rain People (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, The Rain People is a drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 101 minutes. “Rain people are very fragile…one mistake in love and they dissolve.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a housewife finds out she is pregnant, she runs out of town looking for freedom to reevaluate her life decisions.
Who’s in it. The Rain People stars James Caan as Jimmy Kilgannon, Shirley Knight as Natalie Ravenna, Robert Duvall as Gordon and Tom Aldredge as Mr. Alfred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Rain People 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 The Rain People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rain People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rain People (1969)?
- In US, The Rain People 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 The Rain People worth watching?
- The Rain People holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rain People?
- The Rain People stars James Caan, Shirley Knight, Robert Duvall, Tom Aldredge and Marya Zimmet.
- When was The Rain People released?
- The Rain People was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.