Rain (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1932, Rain is a drama film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 94 minutes. “A woman without shame. A woman without soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Due to a possible cholera epidemic onboard, passengers on a ship are forced to disembark at Pago Pago, a small village on a Pacific island where it incessantly rains. Among the stranded passengers are Sadie Thompson, a prostitute, and Alfred Davidson, a fanatic missionary who will try to redeem her.
Who’s in it. Rain stars Joan Crawford as Sadie Thompson, Walter Huston as Alfred Davidson, Matt Moore as Dr. Robert MacPhail and Guy Kibbee as Joe Horn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew, Troma NOW and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rain (1932)?
- In US, Rain is available to stream on Brew, Troma NOW and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rain worth watching?
- Rain holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rain?
- Rain stars Joan Crawford, Walter Huston, Matt Moore, Guy Kibbee and William Gargan.
- When was Rain released?
- Rain was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.