Black Rain (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1989, Black Rain is a drama and war film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Shigematsu Shizuma lives with his senile mother, his wife Shigeko, and his niece Yasuko in a village near Fukuyama. He, his wife, his niece and his close friends in the village were present at the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The Shizumas look for prospective husbands for Yasuko, but find that the families withdraw on finding out she was at Hiroshima.
Who’s in it. Black Rain stars Yoshiko Tanaka as Yasuko, Kazuo Kitamura as Shigematsu Shizuma, Etsuko Ichihara as Shigeko Shizuma and Masato Yamada as Tatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Black Rain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Rain (1989)?
- In US, Black Rain is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Rain worth watching?
- Black Rain holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Rain?
- Black Rain stars Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamada and Shoichi Ozawa.
- When was Black Rain released?
- Black Rain was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.