Pray for Rain (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, Pray for Rain is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Alex Ranarivelo, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When Emma Gardner, a whip smart NYC reporter learns of her father's untimely death, she returns to her home town to find that the idyllic farming community of her childhood has been ravaged by drought and has become a place tormented by gangs and the ill effects of extreme poverty. She quickly figures out that her dad's accidental death was not accidental at all. The lists of possible suspects include overly zealous environmentalists, a local war lord and other farmers jealous of her father's outstanding reputation.
Who’s in it. Pray for Rain stars Annabelle Stephenson as Emma Gardner, John Heard as Markus Gardner, Jane Seymour as Olivia Gardner and John Ierardi as River Rain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Pray for Rain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Pray for Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pray for Rain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pray for Rain (2017)?
- In US, Pray for Rain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Pray for Rain worth watching?
- Pray for Rain holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pray for Rain?
- Pray for Rain stars Annabelle Stephenson, John Heard, Jane Seymour, John Ierardi and Nicholas Gonzalez.
- When was Pray for Rain released?
- Pray for Rain was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.