Rainbow Time (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2016, Rainbow Time is a comedy and drama film directed by Linas Phillips, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Todd grew up under the strange shadow of his older mentally challenged brother Shonzi. As kids, Shonzi forced Todd to make action movies. As adults he pressures him to share love life details, even showing Shonzi a sex tape he made with an old girlfriend to help him cope when family tragedy hits. When their dad suffers a heart attack, Shonzi (now 40, and still a virgin) moves in with Todd and his new girlfriend Lindsay. Shonzi wants desperately to be included in their relationship like old times. When Shonzi’s begging become threats to reveal secrets from their past, Todd must find the courage to be honest with Lindsay, even if it means the end of their relationship.
Who’s in it. Rainbow Time stars Timm Sharp as Todd, Melanie Lynskey as Lindsay, Linas Phillips as Shonzi and Tobin Bell as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rainbow Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rainbow Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rainbow Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rainbow Time (2016)?
- In US, Rainbow Time is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rainbow Time worth watching?
- Rainbow Time holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rainbow Time?
- Rainbow Time stars Timm Sharp, Melanie Lynskey, Linas Phillips, Tobin Bell and Jay Duplass.
- When was Rainbow Time released?
- Rainbow Time was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
