The Rainmaker (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, The Rainmaker is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 135 minutes. “They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Rudy Baylor, a young attorney with no clients, goes to work for a seedy ambulance chaser, he wants to help the parents of a terminally ill boy in their suit against an insurance company. But to take on corporate America, Rudy and a scrappy paralegal must open their own law firm.
Who’s in it. The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor, Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet, Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond and Claire Danes as Kelly Riker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Rainmaker has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $45.9M at the box office.
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 Rainmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rainmaker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rainmaker (1997)?
- In US, The Rainmaker 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 Rainmaker worth watching?
- The Rainmaker holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rainmaker?
- The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Claire Danes and Mary Kay Place.
- When was The Rainmaker released?
- The Rainmaker was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.