The Rains Came (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1939, The Rains Came is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lover Tom Ransome get in the way, but everyone shapes up when faced by earthquake, flooding, and plague.
Who’s in it. The Rains Came stars Myrna Loy as Lady Edwina Esketh, Tyrone Power as Major Rama Safti, George Brent as Tom Ransome and Brenda Joyce as Fern Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Rains Came 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 Rains Came page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rains Came tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rains Came (1939)?
- In US, The Rains Came 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 Rains Came worth watching?
- The Rains Came holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rains Came?
- The Rains Came stars Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce and Nigel Bruce.
- When was The Rains Came released?
- The Rains Came was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.