Henry, the Rainmaker (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film
Released in 1949, Henry, the Rainmaker is a comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. The first of Monogram's "Father" series was Henry, the Rainmaker, assembled in a fast seven days. Henry Latham is an average family man who is galvanized into entering a mayoral race over the issue of garbage disposal. When incumbent mayor Colton solves this issue himself, Henry turns his attentions to the current water shortage. His efforts to become a rainmaker prove cataclysmic, to say the least.
Who’s in it. Henry, the Rainmaker stars Raymond Walburn as Henry Latham, Walter Catlett as Mayor Colton, William Tracy as Charlie Richards and Mary Stuart as Barbara Latham, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Henry, the Rainmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Henry, the Rainmaker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Henry, the Rainmaker (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Henry, the Rainmaker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Henry, the Rainmaker?
- Henry, the Rainmaker stars Raymond Walburn, Walter Catlett, William Tracy, Mary Stuart and Barbara Brown.
- When was Henry, the Rainmaker released?
- Henry, the Rainmaker was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.